Cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

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6 nights in Zanzibar, departing Nairobi on 19 / Sep / 2025 with (price found 30 hours ago)

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19 / Sep / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Nairobi/Zanzibar route. There are around 18 flights on any given week from the UK to Zanzibar and the cheapest month to fly right now is September.

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Min / Max Temperature (°C)
LOWEST

22 °C

AVG

26 °C

HIGHEST

32 °C

Rainfall (mm)
LOWEST

20 mm

AVG

112.5 mm

HIGHEST

320 mm

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You’ve searched for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar. 18 flights go to or via Zanzibar every week, and we've searched them all to make it easy for you to compare your flight options.

We scan thousands of airfares from hundreds of airlines across the globe. We've found that four airlines operate the 602 km flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Flights during peak season tend to be the most expensive – so if you want to go during that time, it's best to book early. Or you could try to get a last-minute flight deal.

If you're fairly flexible about when you want to fly to Zanzibar, searching by month will show you the cheapest times to go. It’s also worth looking out for flights operated by Ethiopian Airlines & Kenya Airways, as they're the most popular airlines for this journey.

Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar normally take 6 hrs 20 mins. Make sure you check what refreshments or meals are included, so you can plan your journey. Before you book, why not check out our holiday package and car hire options? We have some hotels close to the airport – handy if you're arriving late at night, or flying back very early.

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