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Cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Dubai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. 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.
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Distance: 2,405 mi
Zanzibar airports
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)How far from city centre: 14 mi
Dubai airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Book your Zanzibar to Dubai flight

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

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £227, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Zanzibar to Dubai takes roughly 5 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Zanzibar–Dubai route

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

  • Departure airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
  • Arrival airport: Dubai International Airport (DXB)

The weather in Dubai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dubai, temperatures average around 40ºC in the warmest months and roughly 15ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 41ºC
  • Lows: down to 14ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: February

Tips for cheaper flights from Zanzibar to Dubai

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

  • 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 Dubai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zanzibar to Dubai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?
When you fly from Zanzibar to Dubai the average price is £558. 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 Zanzibar to Dubai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai is 227 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai?
The most popular months to book a flight from Zanzibar to Dubai are December, June and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Zanzibar to Dubai?
The best time of the year to go to Dubai when flying from Zanzibar depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Dubai from Zanzibar in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Zanzibar - Dubai.
How long does the flight take to go from Zanzibar to Dubai?
The total flight time between Zanzibar and Dubai is of around 5 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,404.51 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Dubai compared to Zanzibar?
While in Zanzibar temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Dubai can experience temperatures up to 34º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 20º ºC in Dubai, compared to the 25º ºC average in Zanzibar.

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