Popular airlines from Nairobi to Zanzibar City

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar City, including Air Tanzania Company Ltd., Flightlink offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Nairobi to Zanzibar City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 252, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 510.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar City

The distance between Nairobi and Zanzibar City is approximately 601.76km. It takes around 1 hour 41 minutes on average to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar City. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 201
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 306
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance601.76km
Average flight time1 hour 41 minutes
Popular airlineAir Tanzania Company Ltd.
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Zanzibar City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City?

The average price of one-way flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City is September, with an average price of S$ 266, and the most expensive month is June, with an average price of up to S$ 445.

S$ 445
S$ 356
S$ 266
S$ 177
    Cheapest
  • S$ 445
    Jun
  • S$ 335
    Jul
  • S$ 299
    Aug
  • S$ 266
    Sep
  • S$ 272
    Oct
  • S$ 280
    Nov
  • S$ 335
    Dec
  • S$ 330
    Jan
  • S$ 336
    Feb
  • S$ 333
    Mar
  • S$ 364
    Apr
  • S$ 369
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City?

The average price of round-trip flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City is July, with an average price of S$ 468, and the most expensive month is February, with an average price of up to S$ 680.

S$ 680
S$ 574
S$ 468
S$ 362
    Cheapest
  • S$ 578
    Jun
  • S$ 468
    Jul
  • S$ 591
    Aug
  • S$ 469
    Sep
  • S$ 615
    Oct
  • S$ 555
    Nov
  • S$ 530
    Dec
  • S$ 506
    Jan
  • S$ 680
    Feb
  • S$ 673
    Mar
  • S$ 659
    Apr
  • S$ 606
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Tanzania Company Ltd. offers one-way fares as low as S$ 201 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to ZNZ on Sun, Jun 28), while Precision Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 306 departing on Tue, Jun 16 and returning on Thu, Jun 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 41 minutes to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar City (ZNZ).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ6718 (08:31)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jun 28, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 201.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Flightlink.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Zanzibar City travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar City is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar City on June 16, 2026 with Air Tanzania Company Ltd., with prices starting at S$ 189.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Zanzibar City, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (NBO-ZNZ) is by far the most common option on this route: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
  • The time difference between Zanzibar City and Nairobi is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.