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Cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar from £185

CAI — ZNZ
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Wed 18/1104:00 -
1 stop27h 10m
Fri 20/1104:10 -
1 stop9h 25m
Deal found 17/9£268
Mon 16/1121:40 -
1 stop10h 00m
Thu 26/1106:05 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 16/9£322
Tue 27/1022:40 -
1 stop30h 35m
Sat 31/1004:10 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 17/9£324
Fri 13/1116:20 -
1 stop9h 50m
Sun 22/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 17/9£325
Wed 18/1113:20 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sun 29/1106:50 -
1 stop11h 25m
Deal found 16/9£326
Tue 17/1121:40 -
1 stop30h 25m
Sun 22/1106:50 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 17/9£329
Thu 31/1223:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Fri 8/104:10 -
1 stop14h 05m
Deal found 16/9£331
Tue 17/1121:40 -
1 stop30h 25m
Fri 27/1109:10 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 16/9£331
Mon 16/1121:40 -
1 stop10h 00m
Fri 27/1104:10 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 16/9£333
Mon 16/1111:15 -
1 stop20h 25m
Fri 20/1104:10 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 17/9£334
Tue 29/1221:40 -
1 stop30h 25m
Sun 10/106:50 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 16/9£336
Fri 13/1116:20 -
1 stop9h 50m
Fri 20/1104:10 -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 17/9£337

Find flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar

Round-trip from

£257

One-way from

£185

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£628
Air Cairo
  • Air Cairo
  • 28/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 55m total
  • Cairo to Zanzibar
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Air Cairo
  • Air Cairo
  • 14/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Cairo to Zanzibar
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Thu 28/1

19:00-08:10

1 stop12h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£185

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Wed 13/1

13:20-05:05

1 stop14h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£209
Fastest return journey

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Wed 20/1

19:10-05:05

1 stop8h 55m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£234

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sun 24/1

18:00-04:45

1 stop9h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 7/2

06:50-17:15

1 stop11h 25m

£322

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Fri 20/11

13:20-03:10

1 stop12h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 27/11

04:10-17:15

1 stop14h 05m

£333

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sat 16/1

16:00-04:45

2 stops35h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£346

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Fri 5/3

16:20-03:10

1 stop9h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Fri 12/3

09:10-17:15

1 stop9h 05m

£357

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sun 31/1

18:00-04:45

1 stop9h 45m

Zanzibar Intl

Thu 25/2

06:05-20:25

1 stop15h 20m

£357

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Sun 31/1

16:20-04:45

1 stop11h 25m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 23/2

09:40-17:15

1 stop8h 35m

£357

CairoZanzibar

CAI Cairo - ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

CAIZNZ

Cairo

Mon 1/2

19:50-08:40

1 stop11h 50m

Zanzibar Intl

Sun 21/2

06:50-15:20

1 stop9h 30m

£404

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of £373). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £686). 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 CAI to ZNZ?

When flying from Cairo to Zanzibar, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairo to Zanzibar flights typically cost between £532 and £630 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £257 on Air Cairo (28 Jan–29 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Cairo to Zanzibar 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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,040 reviews
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Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,040 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,040 reviews
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Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ayinpatel,Apr 2026

ADD - JNB

Comfort was very bad, seats are tight, seats didnt recliner , broken seats, entertainment system old outdated, old movies last 4 months same old same, many empty spaces but terrible seating arrangements

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?

    For as low as £322, Air Cairo can have you in Zanzibar from Cairo in 20h. The distance from Cairo to Zanzibar is about 2562 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Zanzibar, with prices starting at £422. This flight start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar 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 Cairo to Zanzibar?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of £373). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in August is currently the most expensive (average of £686). 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 airline flying from Cairo to Zanzibar

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£422Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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