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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zanzibar to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 11:23
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 03:03.

The flight takes about 5h 28m.

A direct flight from Zanzibar to Dubai takes 5h 28m, covering 6,290 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zanzibar to Dubai range from ₹ 53,144 to ₹ 63,894, with an average of ₹ 57,685 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 53,144 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 54,547 return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with ₹ 57,555 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 664–₹ 5,840 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zanzibar to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 54,832 to ₹ 279,968. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Zanzibar to Dubai flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Zanzibar to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 112,468, which is 201% above the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 2,532 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Zanzibar to Dubai usually depart from Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

One-stop flights from Zanzibar to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Zanzibar to Dubai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 53,977 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 63,385, a difference of ₹ 9,408.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only flydubai operates flights between Zanzibar and Dubai.

Flying via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 26m, compared to 12h 05m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 12h 32m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Zanzibar (Gulf Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zanzibar to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.