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 £390. This flight start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairo to Zanzibar flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Zanzibar ranges from 20.0 - 320.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 320.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Zanzibar when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Zanzibar, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

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

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 45% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 39 days in advance to save up to 59% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 39 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £416, or £416 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Zanzibar from Cairo average £449. You can even find prices in March for less than £449, as users have found deals to Zanzibar from as low as £399. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Zanzibar from Cairo. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 14%.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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8.0

Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

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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

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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

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 £390. This flight start at 13% 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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