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Cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

CAI — ZNZ
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Cairo to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Zanzibar (ZNZ). 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 17 September 2025.

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November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£432
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cairo to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zanzibar

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zanzibar. 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 Zanzibar. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
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
861 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.9

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 £387. This flight start at 12% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar (average of £735). Flying from Cairo to Zanzibar in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Cairo to Zanzibar. 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 17 September 2025.
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£387Average£468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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