How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

NBO–ZNZ is 1h 20m nonstop, covering 602 km (374 mi).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

Air Tanzania, HOP!-REGIONAL, Kenya Airways, Precision Air operate this route nonstop.

How much is a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

One-way fares on NBO–ZNZ recently started from $162 ($216 nonstop). The lowest recent fare is for travel in March 2027. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.

How often do flights run from Nairobi to Zanzibar?

The route is served 7 days a week (31 scheduled departures).

Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar

NBOZNZ

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi, Kenya) → Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

Also known as Nairobi, Zanzibar.

Nonstop: 1h 20m
Distance: 602 km
Frequency: 7×/week
One-way from: $162
Airlines: Air Tanzania, HOP!-REGIONAL, Kenya Airways, Precision Air

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Weekly schedule

Monday

KQ49801:20→02:401h 20mKenya Airways
TC23316:10→17:301h 20mAir Tanzania
YS11619:30→21:001h 30mHOP!-REGIONAL
PW71220:10→21:501h 40mPrecision Air

Tuesday

KQ49801:20→02:401h 20mKenya Airways
KQ49418:40→20:001h 20mKenya Airways
YS11619:30→21:001h 30mHOP!-REGIONAL
PW71220:10→21:501h 40mPrecision Air

Wednesday

KQ49007:40→09:001h 20mKenya Airways
TC23316:10→17:301h 20mAir Tanzania
YS11619:30→21:001h 30mHOP!-REGIONAL
PW71220:10→21:501h 40mPrecision Air

Thursday

KQ49801:20→02:401h 20mKenya Airways
KQ49418:40→20:001h 20mKenya Airways
YS11619:30→21:001h 30mHOP!-REGIONAL
PW71220:10→21:501h 40mPrecision Air

Friday

KQ49007:40→09:001h 20mKenya Airways
TC23316:10→17:301h 20mAir Tanzania
YS11619:30→21:001h 30mHOP!-REGIONAL
PW71220:10→21:501h 40mPrecision Air

Saturday

KQ49801:20→02:401h 20mKenya Airways
KQ49007:40→09:001h 20mKenya Airways
KQ49418:40→20:001h 20mKenya Airways
YS11619:30→21:001h 30mHOP!-REGIONAL
PW71220:10→21:501h 40mPrecision Air

Sunday

KQ49801:20→02:401h 20mKenya Airways
KQ49007:40→09:001h 20mKenya Airways
TC23316:10→17:301h 20mAir Tanzania
KQ49418:40→20:001h 20mKenya Airways
YS11619:30→21:001h 30mHOP!-REGIONAL
PW71220:10→21:501h 40mPrecision Air

Nairobi to Zanzibar — frequently asked

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?: NBO–ZNZ is 1h 20m nonstop, covering 602 km (374 mi).
Which airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi to Zanzibar?: Air Tanzania, HOP!-REGIONAL, Kenya Airways, Precision Air operate this route nonstop.
How much is a flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar?: One-way fares on NBO–ZNZ recently started from $162 ($216 nonstop). The lowest recent fare is for travel in March 2027. Fares change daily, so check current prices before booking.
How often do flights run from Nairobi to Zanzibar?: The route is served 7 days a week (31 scheduled departures).