NBO - ZNZ

£135 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Zanzibar, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Zanzibar, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£257
Typical prices: £202-£269
Air Tanzania
Thu 9/7Sun 19/7
NBO - ZNZ • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£266
Typical prices: £278-£322
Flightlink
Fri 24/4Fri 1/5
NBO - ZNZ • Direct
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Check-in at NBO opens three hours before departure.
For a smooth arrival at ZNZ, use Uber or hotel transfers.
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Air Tanzania
Cheapest • from £257 (return)
Kenya Airways
Best reviews • 6.7 score
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Every day
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and others. Average duration is 1h 24m
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Kenya Airways
Most punctual • 78% on-time
Morning flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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July
Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar (NBO-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Thu, 9 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
Air Tanzania Logo
23:50 - 07:00
NBO
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ZNZ
7h 10m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
22:00 - 06:10
ZNZ
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NBO
8h 10m
1 stop
£257Air Tanzania
Thu, 9 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
Precision Air Logo
13:00 - 19:15
NBO
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ZNZ
6h 15m
1 stop
Precision Air Logo
22:35 - 07:50
ZNZ
-
NBO
9h 15m
2 stops
£260Precision Air
Tue, 7 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul
Air Tanzania Logo
07:40 - 21:30
NBO
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ZNZ
13h 50m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:10 - 23:10
ZNZ
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NBO
9h 00m
1 stop
£260Air Tanzania
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
Precision Air Logo
08:20 - 11:10
NBO
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ZNZ
2h 50m
1 stop
Precision Air Logo
15:25 - 07:50
ZNZ
-
NBO
16h 25m
2 stops
£261Precision Air
Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 07:00
NBO
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ZNZ
7h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 07:50
ZNZ
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NBO
15h 50m
2 stops
£263Multiple Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:40 - 21:30
NBO
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ZNZ
13h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:20 - 19:30
ZNZ
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NBO
20h 10m
2 stops
£264Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Precision Air Logo
21:50 - 19:20
NBO
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ZNZ
21h 30m
1 stop
Precision Air Logo
17:10 - 18:50
ZNZ
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NBO
1h 40mdirect
£266Precision Air
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Flightlink Logo
19:00 - 20:30
NBO
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ZNZ
1h 30mdirect
Flightlink Logo
17:00 - 18:30
ZNZ
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NBO
1h 30mdirect
£266Flightlink
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Precision Air Logo
21:50 - 19:20
NBO
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ZNZ
21h 30m
1 stop
Precision Air Logo
17:10 - 18:50
ZNZ
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NBO
1h 40mdirect
£267Precision Air
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Flightlink Logo
19:00 - 20:30
NBO
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ZNZ
1h 30mdirect
Flightlink Logo
17:00 - 18:30
ZNZ
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NBO
1h 30mdirect
£269Flightlink
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Nairobi to Zanzibar flights

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

How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar departing in July.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Zanzibar on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar is July, where tickets cost £202 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £301 and £299 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £202 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ZNZ

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on NBO

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight£135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar

When to book flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Zanzibar 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 Nairobi to Zanzibar flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar was £135 for a one-way ticket and £257 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    Nairobi and Zanzibar are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Nairobi from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and will be arriving at Zanzibar Intl.

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

    The ATR 42 / ATR 72 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Zanzibar flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar, Kenya Airways or Precision Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar are Kenya Airways and Precision Air. With an average price for the route of £332 and an overall rating of 6.7, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. Precision Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £290 and an overall rating of 6.6.

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

    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 Nairobi to Zanzibar.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    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 Zanzibar with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

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

    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 Zanzibar from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £165 or less one-way and £269 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Zanzibar Intl

Monday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Wednesday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Thursday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Saturday

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Sunday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Tanzania,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Air Tanzania,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Friday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Sunday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar. 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 Nairobi to Zanzibar? 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.
6.7
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 296 reviews
6.3Entertainment
6.8Comfort
6.4Food
6.9Boarding
7.7Crew
Airline reviews

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

2.0 MediocreNeil, Mar 2026
NBO - JFK
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They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

They changed my checked in seat and when I requested the same seat they said it’s taken. I was not happy with that. I should be given the same seat I assigned when I checked in online.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Nairobi (NBO)
Zanzibar (ZNZ)