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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Zanzibar to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Zanzibar, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost £275 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and May, where the average cost of tickets is £344 and £325 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between Zanzibar and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. They are Kenya Airways and Precision Air. The cheapest airline for this route is Precision Air, with the best one-way deal found costing £253. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Precision Air.

How many flights are there between Zanzibar and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Zanzibar and land in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 26m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Zanzibar at 03:40 and will be landing in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 05:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport jets off at 20:40 and lands at 22:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Low season

June

High season

November
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Zanzibar to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Zanzibar to Nairobi flights

  • How can I get from the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to my hotel in the city center?

    The easiest way to get to the center of Nairobi is by taxi. However, you should be careful to take one of the taxis that are in the designated taxi lane. It will take about 30min to get into the city by taxi. You can save money by taking the bus. A bus ride into the city, however, will take well over an hour.

  • Where can I eat while I wait on my plane to leave Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)?

    There is the Jahazi Cafe which serves a variety of foods. For breakfast, you can have an omelet, porridge, or a poached egg. If you're eating here during the lunch or dinner hour, some options include pizza, a burger, pasta, or a stir-fry.

  • Where can I park at the Zanzibar Airport?

    If you drive yourself to the Zanzibar Airport, note that there is plenty of parking space close to the terminal. This means that you don't have to worry about walking far while carrying your luggage. However, the parking lot charges by the hour and there is no daily rate. You'll pay using a parking payment system once you leave the airport.

  • Are there baggage trolleys at either NBO or ZNZ airports?

    The Nairobi Airport (NBO) has baggage trolleys for passengers to use. You can find them in both the departure and arrival halls. At this airport, luggage trolleys can be used free of charge. At the Zanzibar Airport, you'll have to look for a luggage trolley as they aren't kept in one place. When you find one, you can use it for no charge.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    Emirates, and flydubai offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zanzibar to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zanzibar to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Zanzibar and Nairobi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    There are direct flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Zanzibar is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Zanzibar with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Zanzibar up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £286 or less one-way and £484 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO) are typically nonstop. However, some airlines will require that you switch planes at another airport. If you have a layover, it will likely be in Dar Es Salaam or Arusha Kilimanjaro. Note that you might have to do a self-check-in when you board the second leg of your flight.
  • The Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) was recently renamed the Abeid Amani Karume Airport. It is really small but is the largest airport on the island of Tanzania. It has just two terminals and serves both domestic and international flights.
  • Although there are a few airports in Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi (NBO) is the largest of them. Once you land at this airport, you can stop by its information desk if you have questions about your baggage or need to find a restroom before you continue your journey.
  • There are several lounges at the Nairobi Airport (NBO). Relax in one of these lounges while you wait on your return flight to Zanzibar. Some of the lounges at this airport include airline lounges such as those affiliated with Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways.
  • At the Nairobi Airport (NBO), you can rent a car to help you get around during your stay. Some car rental agencies at this airport include Hertz, Ace, Europcar, and Green Motion. Most of these rental car agencies have a representative at the airport 24/7.
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Prefer to fly direct from Zanzibar to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kisauni to Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Zanzibar Kisauni to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +3 more

British Airways, KLM, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Zanzibar Kisauni

Monday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +2 more

British Airways, KLM, +3 more

Tuesday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +1 more

British Airways, KLM, +2 more

Wednesday

British Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, +5 more

British Airways, KLM, +6 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

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Top airline flying from Zanzibar to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Zanzibar to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Zanzibar to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.4
Precision AirOverall score based on 16 reviews
5.2Food
7.3Crew
5.7Boarding
4.6Entertainment
6.8Comfort
Airline reviews

Overall a very comfortable trip. Boarding process could have been more organized. The food could be better. Crew is excellent!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2023JRO - NBO
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Overall a very comfortable trip. Boarding process could have been more organized. The food could be better. Crew is excellent!

Staff was very pleasant. Flight was delayed but information on delay was not clear.

Pros: "Nice staff at Precision"
Cons: "Every conceivable element, from the utter chaos of the airport to the challenge of navigating the check in to the quite warm cabin."
Cons: "I was told when I arrived that I have no seat in my booked flight, I have to reschedule and leave 8 hours later. Why let me start my trip is the knew I am going to set at the airport for hours after flying one leg."
Cons: "Poor service overall. Little empathy or care for passengers. Passengers are just a task to handle."

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One-way flight deals

directKLM
1h 20mZNZ-NBO
directRoyal Air Maroc
1h 20mZNZ-NBO
directSAUDIA
1h 20mZNZ-NBO
directAir France
1h 20mZNZ-NBO
directKenya Airways
1h 20mZNZ-NBO
directPrecision Air
1h 20mZNZ-NBO
directDelta
1h 20mZNZ-NBO
directBritish Airways
1h 20mZNZ-NBO

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Zanzibar - Nairobi Flights

Departure:

Zanzibar (ZNZ)Tanzania

Destination:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Return flight deals:

Nairobi - Zanzibar

Cabin classes:

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