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You can fly direct with Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and others. Average duration is 1h 26m
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Kenya Airways
Most punctual • 79% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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July
Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar (NBO-ZNZ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to Zanzibar

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Zanzibar flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar is July, where tickets cost C$ 370 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 551 and C$ 547 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 521, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.

When to book flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Zanzibar flights

  • What different kinds of flights are serviced between Nairobi and Zanzibar?

    There are many daily nonstop flights that are offered between Nairobi and Zanzibar and these are typically serviced by Precision Air and Air Tanzania. You can also find flights that require one layover, with these being operated by Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways. Your layover may occur in cities such as Dar es Salaam.

  • How can I easily travel from downtown Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    The quickest way to go from downtown Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is by driving, which will normally take you around 20min in total. You can also choose to take public transportation instead, like bus lines 33C and 34J. These bus lines will bring you to the airport in around 1h.

  • What transportation is available for going from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to the city center?

    The easiest way to go from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to the city center is by driving, as the trip will only take you between 10 and 15min. It's important to take note that public transportation is not an option. You can always choose to grab a local taxi from right outside the main Arrivals terminal.

  • Does Abeid Amani Karume International Airport have the option of renting a car directly from the airport?

    You can always choose to rent a car directly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. There are a few different rental agencies that have offices at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, including Green Motion Car and Van Rental, as well as Zanzibarcabs and Zanzibar Best Car Rental. They keep their fleets directly at the airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    The ATR 42 / ATR 72 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Zanzibar flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Zanzibar.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Zanzibar from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Zanzibar with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Zanzibar from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Zanzibar

  • Known for being the largest international airport in Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is also a major hub for Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly540, and African Express Airways. Many of the flights that depart from this transportation center are serviced by one of these companies.
  • If you are traveling with little ones, they will most likely need to stretch their legs and burn off some energy after being cooped up in a plane. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) conveniently has a children’s play area near Gate 11, which is the perfect place to accomplish this.
  • Those that have a flight that departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport particularly early in the morning can always book a room at a nearby hotel to ensure that they get enough sleep the night before. Both the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport and the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport are a short drive away and offer free airport shuttle services.
  • Travelers that are feeling hungry after their flight has landed at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport can choose from a few different dining options in the main terminal. The Jahazi Cafe and Masai Coffee offer takeaway options, while the Kwa Sudi is a nice sit-down choice.
  • Before you need to start boarding your flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, relax in one of the airport lounges that are available. There are the Pride Lounge and Simba Lounge in Terminal 1A, as well as the Mount Kenya Lounge and Mara Lounge in Terminal 2.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Zanzibar Intl.
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Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Zanzibar Intl

Monday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Wednesday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Thursday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Friday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Saturday

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Sunday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Zanzibar Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Tanzania,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Air Tanzania,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Air Tanzania,Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Air Tanzania,Flightlink, +2 more

Friday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Sunday

Flightlink,Kenya Airways,Precision Air

Flightlink,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Zanzibar. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Zanzibar? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 300 reviews
6.3Entertainment
7.7Crew
6.4Food
6.9Boarding
6.8Comfort
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there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

8.0 ExcellentMaureen, Mar 2026
JFK - NBO
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there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Nairobi (NBO)
Zanzibar (ZNZ)