Flights from Mafia Island to Zanzibar

Cheapest time to fly from Mafia Island to Zanzibar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

week: 16 Nov - 22 Nov

Flights from just £158

£158

November

Flight Duration7 h and 15 mFlights between Mafia Island and Zanzibar take, on average, 7 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Origin airportMafia AirportWhen flying from Mafia Island to Zanzibar

Destination airportAbeid Amani Karume International AirportFor the route from Mafia Island to Zanzibar

High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from Mafia Island to Zanzibar

One-way average Price£176The average price for a flight Mafia Island - Zanzibar at Opodo is £176, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookNovemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Zanzibar when departing from Mafia Island

Distance: 125 mi

Mafia Island airports

Zanzibar airports

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Book your Mafia Island to Zanzibar flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Mafia Island to Zanzibar (Tanzania) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Mafia Island–Zanzibar route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Arrival airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

The weather in Zanzibar

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Zanzibar, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 20ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 33ºC
Lows: down to 20ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: September
Driest month: September
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Mafia Island to Zanzibar

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Mafia Island to Zanzibar:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Zanzibar. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Mafia Island to Zanzibar

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Mafia Island to Zanzibar?

When you fly from Mafia Island to Zanzibar the average price is £176. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Mafia Island to Zanzibar at Opodo?

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Mafia Island to Zanzibar. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.

When is the best time to book a flight from Mafia Island to Zanzibar?

The most popular months to book a flight from Mafia Island to Zanzibar are January, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Mafia Island to Zanzibar?

The best time of the year to go to Zanzibar when flying from Mafia Island depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Zanzibar from Mafia Island in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, June and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Mafia Island - Zanzibar.

How long does the flight take to go from Mafia Island to Zanzibar?

The total flight time between Mafia Island and Zanzibar is of around 7 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 125.11 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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