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Zanzibar.$769 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir and Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Cairo on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.
Zanzibar.$856 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
Zanzibar.$858 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Sun, 18 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 18 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.
Zanzibar.$876 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Sat, 11 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $876, select.
Zanzibar.$883 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Apr, returning Fri, 25 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cairo on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 25 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $883, select.
Zanzibar.$885 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with Air Cairo and Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Cairo, departs from Cairo on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $885, select.
Zanzibar.$893 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $893, select.
Zanzibar.$893 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Dec, returning Tue, 23 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Cairo on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $893, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairo to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in November.
Apr
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from $858
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Jul
from $856
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from $893
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from $893
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from $769
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Cairo to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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Cairo to Zanzibar: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$769
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Cairo to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Zanzibar is $769. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cairo to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $769.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Cairo to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Saturday, 1 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cairo Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Zanzibar one hour ahead of Cairo.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CAI to ZNZ flight.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and ZNZ:

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Right now, $427 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $769. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from CAI to ZNZ, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CAI to ZNZ.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Of all flights leaving Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CAI:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • If you have a late Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ZNZ:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Zanzibar International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and see more of Zanzibar and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zanzibar International Airport around one week before your travel date.

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • Zanzibar International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from the centre of Zanzibar. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Zanzibar in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport for March if you want to go to Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CAI to ZNZ in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • You've done Zanzibar, now it's time to explore more of Tanzania. Travel about 418 kilometres north-west to Arusha to check off its leading sights. From Lake Duluti to Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Morogoro is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without seeing Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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