Air Tanzania
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $281
HOP!
Every day
starting at $221
Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A few airlines fly the Nairobi — Zanzibar route, but only one operates daily: HOP! flies every day. Air Tanzania only flies on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Air Tanzania
Su, Mo, We, and Fr
starting at $281
HOP!
Every day
starting at $221
Nairobi — Zanzibar
08/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PW718
starting at $380
Nairobi — Zanzibar
08/31/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KQ490
starting at $380
Nairobi — Zanzibar
09/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KQ494
starting at $381
Nairobi — Zanzibar
09/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KQ490
starting at $375
Nairobi — Zanzibar
09/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KQ498
starting at $375
Nairobi — Zanzibar
09/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
F243
starting at $324
Nairobi — Zanzibar
10/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KQ490
starting at $376
Nairobi — Zanzibar
10/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PW730
starting at $372
Nairobi — Zanzibar
10/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
PW730
starting at $376
Nairobi — Zanzibar
10/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
KQ492
starting at $361
starting at $322
starting at $357
starting at $324
starting at $226
starting at $173
The Nairobi — Zanzibar route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, HOP!, and Air Tanzania. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $173. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar departs on 11/16/2026, is operated by Air Tanzania and costs $173
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar departs on 12/20/2026, is operated by Air Tanzania and costs $294
Fastest flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar takes 1h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Nairobi and Zanzibar is 610km (378 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 55m. There are 79 direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Nairobi and Zanzibar are in the same time zone. Flights from Nairobi begin at 6:45 AM. The latest flight from Nairobi departs at 1:20 AM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar
The cheapest flight ticket from Nairobi to Zanzibar according to data for the last 48 hours costs $173
Often the best time to buy tickets from Nairobi to Zanzibar is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar can be found flying in these months: November, December, February.
The fastest flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar start from 1 hour 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Nairobi — Zanzibar: Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation
The minimum one-way ticket price from Nairobi to Zanzibar is $152 (November 2026), while the maximum is $224 (July 2027). On average, a ticket costs $169–$172.
The price trend from Nairobi to Zanzibar resembles a smile: costs drop, bottom out, then recover. Knowing this, you can pick dates with the best prices.
Prices fall from August 2026 to November 2026 (12%), then rise from November 2026 to July 2027 (+48%). The best period is November 2026–December 2026 ($157), the most expensive is February 2027–July 2027 ($193).
The best time to buy is November 2026–December 2026, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 19% compared to the expensive months (February 2027–July 2027).
Monthly price variation is 11.9%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.
