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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

NBO — ZNZ
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

R7 396

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R7 009
From Nairobi to Zanzibar Intl
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024

Travel insights for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar (average of R411). Flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar in October is currently the most expensive (average of R488). 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 NBO to ZNZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nairobi to Zanzibar at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Explore weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Zanzibar. 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 20 November 2024.

The most flights from NB0 to ZNZ are scheduled on a Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Zanzibar by month

Plan your trip to Zanzibar by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Zanzibar from Nairobi?

    Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zanzibar Intl from Nairobi; the airport handles an average of 20 inbound flights from Nairobi per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Zanzibar airport from Nairobi. It is only a 7,1 km journey from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) to Zanzibar’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nairobi to Zanzibar on time: KLM (87%), British Airways (85%), SAUDIA (83%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar (average of R411). Flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar in October is currently the most expensive (average of R488). 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 Nairobi to Zanzibar

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nairobi 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Precision AirCheapestR6 178AverageR6 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time90%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 363AverageR8 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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