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Flights from Zanzibar to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 1h 15m (602 km). Flightlink flies it. Lowest fare seen: $220 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Zanzibar →3 lounges at Zanzibar AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying Zanzibar to Nairobi

Carriers on ZNZ–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Flightlinknonstop fare seen

Zanzibar to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $217 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $180. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$23930 Oct 2026 · Flightlink$206 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$21724 Nov 2026 · Flightlink$195 · 1 stop26 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$22417 Dec 2026 · Flightlink$193 · 1 stop27 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$2208 Jan 2027 · Flightlink$193 · 1 stop8 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$21712 Feb 2027 · Flightlink$180 · 1 stop12 Feb 2027
Apr 2027$2567 Apr 2027 · Flightlink$198 · 1 stop7 Apr 2027
May 2027$33929 May 2027$189 · 1 stop29 May 2027
Jun 2027$25025 Jun 2027 · Flightlink$188 · 1 stop9 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $195 for November 2026, $180 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Zanzibar to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Kenya

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Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Zanzibar to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 1h 15m, covering 602 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Zanzibar from Nairobi by air?
The great-circle distance between Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 602 km (374 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ZNZ–NBO route include Flightlink. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ZNZ–NBO was $220 USD with Flightlink (nonstop), departing 18 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $180 one-way, against $206 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Zanzibar to Nairobi?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $181 with one stop against $220 nonstop, a saving of $39. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Zanzibar to Kenya?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Nairobi?
Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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