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Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $323 |
| December 2026 | $388 |
| January 2027 | $308 |
| February 2027 | $298 |
| July 2027 | $311 |
Weather by month
Zanzibar is warmest in February, when days reach about 32 °C, and coolest in August, when nights fall to about 20 °C. The wettest month is April, with about 408 mm of rain, and the driest September, with about 50 mm.
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 23.4° | 88 mm moderate |
| February | 32.0° | 23.4° | 63 mm moderate |
| March | 31.7° | 23.5° | 164 mm wet |
| April | 30.0° | 23.3° | 408 mm wet |
| May | 29.5° | 22.6° | 313 mm wet |
| June | 28.9° | 21.4° | 76 mm moderate |
| July | 28.4° | 20.5° | 57 mm moderate |
| August | 28.5° | 19.9° | 53 mm moderate |
| September | 29.4° | 20.0° | 50 mm moderate |
| October | 30.0° | 20.9° | 79 mm moderate |
| November | 30.5° | 22.2° | 150 mm wet |
| December | 31.3° | 23.0° | 164 mm wet |
Best time to go
No month in Zanzibar combines the cheapest fares with mild weather, so go on price: the cheapest time to fly is January, February, July, from $298.
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January
$308
32 °C moderate
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February
$298
32 °C moderate
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July
$311
28 °C moderate
Cheapest departure city each month
Airports
100% of the cheapest flights to Zanzibar land at Zanzibar International Airport, 6 km from the centre.
- Zanzibar International Airport ZNZ 6 km from centre · 100% of arrivals
Airlines
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Kenya Airways
1 route
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Precision Air
1 route
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Air Tanzania
1 route
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RwandAir
1 route
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Flightlink
1 route
Practical facts
Prices are paid in TZS. Clocks are set to UTC+3. Sockets are type D, G and the mains supply is 230 V, 50 Hz. The main languages are Swahili, English. The international dialling code is +255, and traffic drives on the left.
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TZS
Currency
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UTC+3
Time zone
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D, G
Plug type
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230 V, 50 Hz
Mains supply
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Swahili, English
Languages
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+255
Dialling code
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Left
Traffic
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eSIM
Mobile data · Airalo
Questions and answers
- Which month is the cheapest to fly to Zanzibar?
- February is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $298.
- From where is it cheapest to fly to Zanzibar right now?
- The cheapest departure city found is Nairobi, from $323 in November.
- Are there direct flights to Zanzibar?
- Yes. Of 1 route with recent prices, 1 has a direct flight.
- Which airlines fly to Zanzibar?
- Airlines found on these routes: Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, RwandAir, Flightlink.
- What is the weather like in Zanzibar in February?
- The warmest month in Zanzibar is February, with daytime highs around 32 °C and about 63 mm of rain.
- When is the best time to visit Zanzibar?
- On price alone, the cheapest time to fly is January, February, July, from $298.
- Which currency is used in Zanzibar?
- The currency is TZS. Sockets are type D, G and the mains supply is 230 V, 50 Hz.
- Which airport should I fly into for Zanzibar?
- Zanzibar International Airport takes 100% of the cheapest flights and is 6 km from the centre.
Prices last updated Oct. 31, 2026
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