Cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar City (NBO–ZNZ)
Kenya
Tanzania
Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways and Precision Air fly Nairobi to Zanzibar City (NBO–ZNZ) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 602 km (374 mi).
- From
- NBO
- Nairobi
- To
- ZNZ
- Zanzibar City
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- TC · 5H · KQ · PW
- Cheapest fare found
- $164 one-way
- Distance
- 602 km (374 mi)
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Nairobi to Zanzibar City fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $164 for February 2027 on Air Tanzania (1 stop). Nonstop from $224.
- Oct ’26$180
- Nov ’26$177
- Dec ’26$176nonstop $226
- Jan ’27$170nonstop $224
- Feb ’27$164
- Jun ’27$170
- Aug ’27$170
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly NBO–ZNZ
For Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) to Zanzibar City Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ), February 2027 had the lowest fare found ($164).
Nairobi to Zanzibar City: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) to Zanzibar City Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ)?
From $164 one-way, the cheapest fare found for February 2027 on Air Tanzania with 1 stop; nonstop from $224 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly NBO–ZNZ direct?
Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways and Precision Air.
What is the cheapest month to fly NBO–ZNZ?
February 2027, at $164; the dearest month found was $180.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Zanzibar City?
None: Nairobi and Zanzibar City keep the same time.
Zanzibar City to Nairobi: the return flight (ZNZ–NBO)
All 4 airlines also fly ZNZ–NBO nonstop.
Airlines flying NBO–ZNZ nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (NBO time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Tanzania TC | — | full-service | — | — |
| Fly540 5H | — | full-service | — | — |
 Kenya Airways KQ | — | full-service | SkyTeam | — |
| Precision Air PW | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying NBO–ZNZ nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Mombasa (MBA) with Jambojet: 670 km (416 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
- Via Dar es Salaam (DAR) with Air Tanzania and Precision Air: 740 km (460 mi) flown, 23% further than nonstop.
NBO–ZNZ route map
More from Nairobi and Zanzibar City
Other arrivals in Tanzania
Also nonstop from NBO, nearest to ZNZ first (straight-line distance):
- NBO–DAR: Dar es Salaam · 72 km (45 mi) from ZNZ
- Arusha (JRO) · 392 km (243 mi) from ZNZ
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Air Tanzania route map and destinations
- Kenya Airways route map and destinations
- Precision Air route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Departure
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta (NBO), Nairobi. In our data, 35 airlines fly nonstop from NBO to 57 destinations.
View NBO airport guide →Arrival
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ), Zanzibar City.
Weather in Zanzibar City vs Nairobi
Zanzibar City is warmer than Nairobi in every month, by 4–6°C; the biggest gap is in December (32°C against 26°C). In October it averages 31°C in Zanzibar City and 27°C in Nairobi.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar City | 33° | 33° | 33° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 32° |
| Nairobi | 27° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 26° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Zanzibar City and Nairobi (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Other nonstop airport pairs, Nairobi to Zanzibar City
Nairobi and Zanzibar City are connected nonstop from more than one airport. Compare the pairs by airline count:
Onward from Zanzibar City
Places you can't fly to nonstop from NBO, but can from ZNZ — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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