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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zanzibar to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 12:15
• Latest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 12:15.

The flight takes about 5h 55m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Zanzibar to Cairo.

A direct flight from Zanzibar to Cairo takes 5h 55m, covering 2,562 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zanzibar to Cairo range from £474 to £670, with an average of £570 over the past 12 months. Anything below £474 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £442 return, compared with £537 via a stopover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £921 to £1,236. That means the highest observed fare was about 34% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £391, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Zanzibar to Cairo usually depart from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Connecting flights from Zanzibar to Cairo most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Zanzibar to Cairo. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £466 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £799, a difference of £333.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Zanzibar and Cairo.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 12m, compared to 17h 18m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.