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Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) take about 1h 15m (602 km). Flightlink and Precision Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $209 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Zanzibar

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

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Airport transfer

ZNZ → Zanzibar, 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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Airlines flying Nairobi to Zanzibar

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

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Frequently asked questions — Nairobi to Zanzibar flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) 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 Nairobi from Zanzibar by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 602 km (374 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–ZNZ route include Flightlink and Precision Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–ZNZ was $209 USD with Flightlink (nonstop), departing 15 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.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Zanzibar?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Zanzibar 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.

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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