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Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ZNZ — DXB
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Zanzibar Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Zanzibar to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£434

Good round-trip deal

£780 or less

Good one-way deal

£461 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Zanzibar with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Zanzibar to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Zanzibar to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Zanzibar to Dubai is 18 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai (average of £605). Flying from Zanzibar to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZNZ to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Zanzibar to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Zanzibar to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Zanzibar to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Zanzibar to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

The most flights from ZNZ to DXB are scheduled on a Wednesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Zanzibar to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Zanzibar to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Zanzibar to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £310.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Zanzibar to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Zanzibar to Dubai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Zanzibar to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 40m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with flydubai from Zanzibar to Dubai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
142 reviews
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Food

6.1

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 3
2.0
Mediocre

andrzej,May 2024

DXB - WAW

Noclthing actually Two of 4 staff members were not available for passengers at all sitting with their mobiles only all flight (one dark hair boy na dole lady) Inwas trying to increase the class of traveling bit your system didn't allow me to do it. The same situation at the airport and airplane. By the way only one seat was booked. Don't you thinking that would be better for you to sell buissiness class as well :)?
flydubai
6.5
Okay
142 reviews
flydubai
6.5
Okay
142 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.1

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.7

Overall

6.5

Reviews

1 / 3
2.0
Mediocre

andrzej,May 2024

DXB - WAW

Noclthing actually Two of 4 staff members were not available for passengers at all sitting with their mobiles only all flight (one dark hair boy na dole lady) Inwas trying to increase the class of traveling bit your system didn't allow me to do it. The same situation at the airport and airplane. By the way only one seat was booked. Don't you thinking that would be better for you to sell buissiness class as well :)?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Zanzibar to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Zanzibar to Dubai flight route?

    The Zanzibar Intl to Dubai Intl flight path was viewed by 30 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Zanzibar to Dubai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Zanzibar to Dubai is flydubai. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £239 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Tanzania, starting at £244. flydubai is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Zanzibar to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Zanzibar to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Zanzibar to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Zanzibar to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Zanzibar to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Zanzibar to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai (average of £605). Flying from Zanzibar to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Zanzibar to Dubai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Zanzibar to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flydubaiCheapest£239Average£326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapest£244Average£283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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