Addis Ababa to Zanzibar (ADD–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–ZNZ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,051 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 14 | 350, 737, 77W | 2h35-2h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 359, 77W | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 77W | 2h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · ZNZ: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airport. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50 and allows a 90-day stay. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal (visa.immigration.go.tz) before departure. The eVisa costs the same and takes 5 to 10 business days to process.
Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring a completed arrival form (available at the airport), proof of accommodation, and a return or onward ticket. Payment for visa on arrival is in USD cash only. Credit cards are not accepted at the visa counter.
Yellow fever vaccination is required for arrivals from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP. Tanzania enforces this strictly at all entry points. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam (about 3 hours) and to Kilimanjaro. Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). USD is widely accepted for tourist services, safaris, and hotels. ATMs in Dar es Salaam and Arusha work with international cards.
ADD–ZNZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to ZNZ
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to ZNZ ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,051 miles (1,691 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via DAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.