Search Flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $256
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 40 min
  • Arrival airports ZNZ
  • Best days to book Sunday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $222

Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

Cheapest Direct Flight

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
4 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
5h 40m
Non-stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
24 Sep, Thu
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
7h 30m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
2 Oct, Fri
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
7h 30m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
16 Oct, Fri
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
7h 30m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
18 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
14h 50m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
24 Oct, Sat
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
7h 30m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
25 Oct, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
14h 50m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
1 Nov, Sun
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
14h 50m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
2 Nov, Mon
Abu Dhabi – Zanzibar
14h 50m
1 stop
AUHZNZ

Last update: 22 September 2026 07:18

Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar Flights

Cheapest Day2 October Friday
Best Price
$252
Average Price
$450
$717
$252
$670
22Tue
Sep
$338
23Wed
$572
24Thu
$349
25Fri
$395
26Sat
$350
27Sun
$336
28Mon
$717
29Tue
$339
30Wed
$666
01Thu
Oct
$252
02Fri
03Sat
04Sun
$349
05Mon
06Tue
$348
07Wed
$651
08Thu
$281
09Fri
$418
10Sat
$447
11Sun
$646
12Mon
13Tue
$350
14Wed
$661
15Thu
$426
16Fri
$355
17Sat
$434
18Sun
19Mon
20Tue
21Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.

City Bus

In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.

Taxi

The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.

Private Car

It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.

Airport Information

Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.

Transportation to Zanzibar City Center from Airport

Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, also known as Kisauni Airport, is an important transportation center of the region with its distance of about 5 kilometers from the capital Zanzibar. Regular flights to European cities, to East Africa and the Middle East take place from the airport. The airport which was known as Kisauni before, is carrying the name of the first president of the country since 2010.

It is possible to travel to Israel's Tel Aviv city, Germany's Munich and Frankfurt cities, Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam, Brussels, Nairobi, Milan, Bologna and Istanbul with seasonal flights from the airport.

When you arrive at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you can get to the center which is 5 kilometers away by taking a taxi, renting a car from one of the local Zanzibar rental companies, or with airport shuttle if you have booked in advance

Taxi

At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport you can find taxis without difficulty, especially during flight times. The taxis in Zanzibar determine their fares based on the taximeter device turned on in front of the airport terminal; you can reach your destination with a not-so-high fare thanks to the factors such as the close proximity of the airport. However, if you still have some question marks about the taxi fare that you would pay, you can go to the information desks at the airport without having to leave the terminal after your plane has landed, and you can ask the average taxi fare by showing the address you will be going to. Another way to know about the taxi fare in advance and have a more comfortable journey on this route is to discuss with the taxi drivers waiting in front of the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Car Rental

At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Kisauni Airport, as it was known before, generally the local car rental companies serve to those passengers willing to rent a car. After renting your car from the companies located at the airport terminal, you can deal with a local guide or drive with a navigation device if you would like to find your way easily to the center. Car rental fares are not usually high at the airport and you will not have much difficulty driving and finding parking slot in the city. This way, if you are planning to travel between different regions of Zanzibar, you can consider renting a car and driving to the center.

Airport Shuttle

The airport shuttle service is among one of the top preferences of passengers who will stay in a large hotel, especially in the center of Zanzibar. If you are not planning to stay in a hotel in the center or the hotel you are staying at does not offer this service, it is possible for you to look online and find a private shuttle company. If you are going to get support from a local guide while you are in the city, you can also ask your guide for help finding and booking an airport shuttle. The fare you would pay in Zanzibar, where the airport is only about 5 kilometers outside the center, for a shuttle to get to the city center will usually be low. On the other hand, keep in mind that based on the distance the fare you would pay increase if you will be travelling further away from the center.

Zanzibar Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
22 Sep
Rain
24°14°
Wednesday
23 Sep
Rain
24°14°
Thursday
24 Sep
Clear
25°14°
Friday
25 Sep
Clear
24°15°
Saturday
26 Sep
Clear
23°16°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar flights, you can use Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport as departure airport, and Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar is 2599 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Abu Dhabi-Zanzibar flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Etihad Airways starts from approximately $221.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Gulf Air
$666
1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Etihad Airways
$221
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Saudi Arabian Airlines
$540
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Oman Air
$355
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Turkish Airlines
$651
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 46 kg checked baggage / Penalty-Free Change / Full Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Egyptair
$426
1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 16.09.2026

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