Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

7 nonstop flights a week. Operated by Etihad Airways, about 5h 45m in the air, 2,349 mi (3,781 km). Tickets from $256.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

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Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar at a glance

flight time, nonstop
5h 45m
straight-line distance
2,349 mi (3,781 km)
flights a week
7
next flight
10 November
departure time
08:50
lowest price, nonstop, 12 February
$256
average across months
$289
airline
1

Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: February 2027, tickets from $256. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is December 2026: from $350. The average across months is $289.

Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar flight schedule

7 flights a week, 1 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EY 791
Etihad Airways
08:50 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
13:35 Zanzibar International, terminal 3
5h 45m
Daily
Airbus A320 NEO

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 1 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EY 793
Etihad Airways
21:15 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
02:00 Zanzibar International, terminal 3
5h 45m
Seasonal
Airbus A320

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar depart and land

Departure from Abu Dhabi

7 flights a week, terminal A, 17 mi (27 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Zanzibar

7 flights a week, terminal 3, 4 mi (6 km) from the city centre

When to visit Zanzibar

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +33° by day, sea +30°. In November it is +30° by day and +24° at night, sea +28°, with 23 rainy days.

Jan
+32° +26° +30° 14 days
Feb
+33° +26° +30° 12 days
Mar
+32° +26° +30° 19 days
Apr
+28° +25° +29° 27 days
May
+28° +25° +28° 20 days
Jun
+28° +24° +28° 18 days
Jul
+27° +23° +27° 18 days
Aug
+28° +23° +26° 16 days
Sep
+29° +23° +26° 18 days
Oct
+30° +24° +27° 19 days
Nov
+30° +24° +28° 23 days
Dec
+31° +25° +30° 22 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?
A nonstop flight takes 5 hours 45 minutes on average.
How far is Zanzibar from Abu Dhabi?
2,349 mi (3,781 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?
Etihad Airways (7 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?
There are 7 a week, about 1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?
The flight departs at 08:50 (EY791). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?
February 2027: tickets from $256. The most expensive is December 2026, from $350.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?
12 February 2027 (Friday): from $256 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar?
Etihad Airways: nonstop tickets from $256 on 12 February by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Abu Dhabi airport do flights to Zanzibar leave from?
Abu Dhabi International (7 a week).