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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Zanzibar to Nairobi were £514 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
DAR
Destination airport IATA code
NBO
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
1 hour 36 mins

Nairobi NBO Flight Information

Traveling From
Zanzibar
Origin Airport IATA Code
DAR
Traveling To
Nairobi
Destination Airport IATA Code
NBO
Number of Airlines Serving
8
Available Airlines
Qatar Airways
Distance
600 km
Direct Flight Time
1 20
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Zanzibar and Nairobi?
Is Zanzibar to Nairobi the first leg of your amazing trip? Why not think about taking the route from Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) to Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)? There are multiple airline companies that you can book with, including Kenya Airways and EgyptAir. If these don’t offer the dates that match your travel plans, you could always try Precision Air or Kenya Airways. These both fly from Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) to NBO.
How long is a direct flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
If you’re the kind of traveller who likes to get to know their seat mates, you’ll have about 1 hour and 22 minutes to do so during your nonstop Zanzibar to Nairobi flight. This journey of 410 miles can sometimes zoom by in 1 hour and 20 minutes, which is still plenty of time to make a new pal or two.
What are the best airports for Zanzibar to Nairobi flights?
If you’re trying to work out the best way to get from Zanzibar to Nairobi, here are the routes that are flown the most frequently:

  • Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport (DAR) to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 56 flights per week
  • Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 30 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
After awesome amenities? Or great service? While you’ll find numerous airlines with flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi, picking one of these reliable carriers will ensure you start your break on the right foot.

  • Precision Air with 134 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 91 flights every month.
  • Ethiopian Airlines with 47 flights every month.
  • KLM with 30 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 21 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
A world of possibilities awaits in Nairobi. Start your amazing adventure now by booking one of the 8 flights which operate daily from Zanzibar to Nairobi.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Zanzibar to Nairobi is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi  

Every day between Zanzibar and Nairobi, 16 flights from 8 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with KLM, Saudia, Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 600 km between null and null, let us know! 

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Place to stay after flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

3.5 out of 5
6 Murang'a Road, Off Moi Avenue, Nairobi
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Mosque noise no parking
"Great quick checkin Clean and modern Problem is NOISE !…back rooms right next to mosque loud microphone calls to prayer ruin travel sleep in late and early hours"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel
Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport

4 out of 5
9042/1044 Tower Avenue, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Nairobi
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (703 reviews)
"Convenient, comfortable"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2024

Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel

5 out of 5
First Freight Lane, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (726 reviews)
"Ideal location for an early morning flight without having to fight Nairobi traffic. Very comfortable and beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, an IHG Hotel
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The Sarova Stanley

The Sarova Stanley

5 out of 5
Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (587 reviews)
"The first room 310 was small and the outlets didn't work. The second room 329 was nice and i would use this hotel again as long as I was booked into the nicer room."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

The Sarova Stanley
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands

ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands

3.5 out of 5
Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (556 reviews)
"The staffs were very efficient"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024

ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport

4 out of 5
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nairobi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (707 reviews)
"Hilton Garden Inn is always our choice to stay when we come to Nairobi. The staff are wonderful on every level, the food is delicious and the rooms are always clean and cool for sleeping and rest. Thank you HGI!"

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport
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