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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Sun, 24 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
Flightlink Logo
19:30 - 21:00NBO-ZNZ
1h 30mdirect
Flightlink Logo
17:00 - 18:30ZNZ-NBO
1h 30mdirect
£203Flightlink
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Precision Air Logo
20:00 - 15:50NBO-ZNZ
19h 50m1 stop
Precision Air Logo
10:50 - 12:30ZNZ-NBO
1h 40mdirect
£203Precision Air
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Tue, 21 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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19:30 - 21:00NBO-ZNZ
1h 30mdirect
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12:00 - 19:05ZNZ-NBO
7h 05m1 stop
£208
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Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Air Tanzania Logo
23:00 - 05:10NBO-ZNZ
6h 10m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
22:00 - 22:20ZNZ-NBO
24h 20m1 stop
£211Air Tanzania
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Sun, 10 Aug - Thu, 14 Aug
Air Tanzania Logo
23:50 - 07:00NBO-ZNZ
7h 10m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
00:50 - 06:30ZNZ-NBO
5h 40m1 stop
£220Air Tanzania
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Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Precision Air Logo
21:50 - 07:05NBO-ZNZ
9h 15m1 stop
Precision Air Logo
10:50 - 12:30ZNZ-NBO
1h 40mdirect
£232Precision Air
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Sat, 15 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:00 - 02:30NBO-ZNZ
8h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:40 - 13:10ZNZ-NBO
9h 30m1 stop
£288Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 11 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:00 - 03:30NBO-ZNZ
9h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:20 - 13:10ZNZ-NBO
8h 50m1 stop
£301Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 22 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Kenya Airways Logo
01:30 - 04:15NBO-ZNZ
2h 45m1 stop
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10:10 - 11:30ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
£333Kenya Airways
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Fri, 22 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Kenya Airways Logo
01:30 - 04:15NBO-ZNZ
2h 45m1 stop
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20:40 - 22:00ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
£334Kenya Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
NBO

Check-in desks at NBO open three hours before departure. Self-service kiosks are available for Kenya Airways and some international flights.

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ZNZ

For a smooth arrival at ZNZ, use Uber or pre-arranged hotel transfers. Taxis are available, but agree on a price first.

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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

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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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.

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Planning a trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

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, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays 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 £203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £306 and £305 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £203, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% 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.
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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 £129 for a one-way ticket and £270 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?

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

  • 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, Air Tanzania or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar are Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of £229 and an overall rating of 7.8, Air Tanzania is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £333 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • 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 £101 or less one-way and £203 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

British Airways, Flightlink, KLM, +3 more

British Airways, Flightlink, +4 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Flightlink, KLM, +3 more

British Airways, Flightlink, +4 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Flightlink, KLM, +3 more

British Airways, Flightlink, +4 more

Thursday

British Airways, Flightlink, KLM, +3 more

British Airways, Flightlink, +4 more

Friday

British Airways, Flightlink, KLM, +3 more

British Airways, Flightlink, +4 more

Saturday

British Airways, Flightlink, KLM, +3 more

British Airways, Flightlink, +4 more

Sunday

British Airways, Flightlink, KLM, +3 more

British Airways, Flightlink, +4 more

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Direct returns

Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air Tanzania, British Airways, Delta, +6 more

Air Tanzania, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Air Tanzania, British Airways, Delta, +6 more

Air Tanzania, British Airways, +7 more

Wednesday

Air Tanzania, British Airways, Delta, +6 more

Air Tanzania, British Airways, +7 more

Thursday

Air Tanzania, British Airways, Delta, +6 more

Air Tanzania, British Airways, +7 more

Friday

Air Tanzania, British Airways, Delta, +6 more

Air Tanzania, British Airways, +7 more

Saturday

British Airways, Delta, Flightlink, +5 more

British Airways, Delta, +6 more

Sunday

British Airways, Delta, Flightlink, +5 more

British Airways, Delta, +6 more

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
7.8
Air TanzaniaOverall score based on 14 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.8Crew
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
7.1Entertainment
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The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

2.0 MediocreNalneesh, Feb 2025JRO - EBB
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The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

Pros: "Did not travel"
Cons: "Because of COV-19 my friend that I did not travel. I tried to contact the airline by all possible means but Air Tanzania did not get back to me. Needless to say we did not receive any reimbursement for the flights paid. Communication with the customers would have been nice and the tickets reimbursed or vouchers offered,"

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

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

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