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Cheapest time to fly from Zanzibar to Kigali

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle 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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Flight Duration2 h and 30 mFlights between Zanzibar and Kigali take, on average, 2 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£381Cheapest price for a flight between Zanzibar and Kigali found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAbeid Amani Karume International AirportWhen flying from Zanzibar to Kigali

Destination airportKigali International AirportFor the route from Zanzibar to Kigali

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Zanzibar to Kigali

Airlines flying this routeRwandairAirline(s) with flights between Zanzibar to Kigali

One-way average Price£350The average price for a flight Zanzibar - Kigali at Opodo is £350, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Kigali when departing from Zanzibar

Distance: 704 mi

Zanzibar airports

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

Kigali airports

Kigali International Airport (KGL)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Zanzibar to Kigali flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Zanzibar to Kigali (Rwanda) 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 £381, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Zanzibar to Kigali takes roughly 2 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Zanzibar–Kigali 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: Kigali International Airport (KGL)

The weather in Kigali

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kigali, temperatures average around 28ºC 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 28ºC
Lows: down to 15ºC
Hottest month: September
Coldest month: July
Driest month: July
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Zanzibar to Kigali

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flights from Zanzibar to Kigali

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

When you fly from Zanzibar to Kigali the average price is £350. 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 Kigali at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Zanzibar to Kigali is 381 £. 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 Kigali?

The most popular months to book a flight from Zanzibar to Kigali are November, December and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Zanzibar to Kigali?

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

How long does the flight take to go from Zanzibar to Kigali?

The total flight time between Zanzibar and Kigali is of around 2 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 703.67 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 Kigali compared to Zanzibar?

While in Zanzibar temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Kigali can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 21º ºC in Kigali, compared to the 25º ºC average in Zanzibar.

Which airports have flights between Zanzibar and Kigali?

The main airport route flying between Zanzibar and Kigali is: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kigali International Airport(KGL). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Zanzibar to Kigali?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Zanzibar to Kigali are:

Rwandair.

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways
World Ticket Ltd

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