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Cheap Flight Deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar (NBO-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar.
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KLM Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 20mdirect
KLM Logo
ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
Royal Air Maroc Logo
NBO-ZNZ
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ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
Royal Air Maroc
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Jambojet Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 30mdirect
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ZNZ-NBO
1h 30mdirect
Jambojet
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SAUDIA Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 20mdirect
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ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
SAUDIA
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Air France Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 20mdirect
Air France Logo
ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
Air France
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Kenya Airways Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 20mdirect
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ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
Kenya Airways
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Precision Air Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 20mdirect
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ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
Precision Air
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Delta Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 20mdirect
Delta Logo
ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
Flightlink Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 30mdirect
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ZNZ-NBO
1h 30mdirect
Flightlink
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British Airways Logo
NBO-ZNZ
1h 20mdirect
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ZNZ-NBO
1h 20mdirect
British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar is April, where tickets cost C$ 512 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 589 and C$ 571 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Zanzibar flights

  • What different kinds of flights are serviced between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

    There are many daily nonstop flights that are offered between Nairobi and Zanzibar and these are typically serviced by Precision Air and Air Tanzania. You can also find flights that require one layover, with these being operated by Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways. Your layover may occur in cities such as Dar es Salaam.

  • How can I easily travel from downtown Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    The quickest way to go from downtown Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is by driving, which will normally take you around 20min in total. You can also choose to take public transportation instead, like bus lines 33C and 34J. These bus lines will bring you to the airport in around 1h.

  • What transportation is available for going from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to the city center?

    The easiest way to go from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to the city center is by driving, as the trip will only take you between 10 and 15min. It's important to take note that public transportation is not an option. You can always choose to grab a local taxi from right outside the main Arrivals terminal.

  • Does Abeid Amani Karume International Airport have the option of renting a car directly from the airport?

    You can always choose to rent a car directly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. There are a few different rental agencies that have offices at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, including Green Motion Car and Van Rental, as well as Zanzibarcabs and Zanzibar Best Car Rental. They keep their fleets directly at the airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Zanzibar flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar

  • Known for being the largest international airport in Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is also a major hub for Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, and African Express Airways. Many of the flights that depart from this transportation center are serviced by one of these companies.
  • If you are traveling with little ones, they will most likely need to stretch their legs and burn off some energy after being cooped up in a plane. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) conveniently has a children’s play area near Gate 11, which is the perfect place to accomplish this.
  • Those that have a flight that departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport particularly early in the morning can always book a room at a nearby hotel to ensure that they get enough sleep the night before. Both the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport and the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport are a short drive away and offer free airport shuttle services.
  • Travelers that are feeling hungry after their flight has landed at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport can choose from a few different dining options in the main terminal. The Jahazi Cafe and Masai Coffee offer takeaway options, while the Kwa Sudi is a nice sit-down choice.
  • Before you need to start boarding your flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, relax in one of the airport lounges that are available. There are the Pride Lounge and Simba Lounge in Terminal 1A, as well as the Mount Kenya Lounge and Mara Lounge in Terminal 2.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Find which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Zanzibar Intl

Monday

Air France,British Airways,KLM, +2 more

Air France,British Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Air France,British Airways,KLM, +5 more

Air France,British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Air France,British Airways,KLM, +2 more

Air France,British Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Air France,British Airways,Jambojet, +5 more

Air France,British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France,British Airways,KLM, +4 more

Air France,British Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Air France,British Airways,KLM, +2 more

Air France,British Airways, +3 more

Sunday

Air France,British Airways,KLM, +3 more

Air France,British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air France,British Airways,Delta, +5 more

Air France,British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France,British Airways,Delta, +4 more

Air France,British Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Air France,British Airways,Delta, +4 more

Air France,British Airways, +5 more

Thursday

Air France,British Airways,Delta, +4 more

Air France,British Airways, +5 more

Friday

Air France,British Airways,Delta, +5 more

Air France,British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France,British Airways,Delta, +4 more

Air France,British Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Air France,British Airways,Delta, +5 more

Air France,British Airways, +6 more

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Top airlines flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 262 reviews
7.0Boarding
7.7Crew
6.4Food
6.8Comfort
6.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025NBO - ACC
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Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

Overall a very comfortable trip. Boarding process could have been more organized. The food could be better. Crew is excellent!

Staff was very pleasant. Flight was delayed but information on delay was not clear.

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