Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar (AUH–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NBO Nairobi 8h 20m EY → AFATBA Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar flights
ADD Addis Ababa 8h 24m ETEYMU → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar flights
DOH Doha 8h 48m EYQR → BALA Doha (DOH) to Zanzibar flights
TLV Tel Aviv 10h 30m EYLYMU → 6H Tel Aviv (TLV) to Zanzibar flights
JNB Johannesburg 12h 30m EY → 4ZFA Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 12h 30m AZEYGA → EYQRWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Zanzibar flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 33m DEEYLH → 4YDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Zanzibar flights
IST Istanbul 17h 45m EYGAJU → TK Istanbul (IST) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam 18h 55m EYGA → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
FCO Rome 19h 5m AZEYJU → NO Rome (FCO) to Zanzibar flights
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Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,360 mi 5h 40m nonstop -1h behind

AUH–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,360 miles in approximately 5h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–ZNZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 4 32A 5h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to ZNZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
NBO ~8h 20m ADD ~8h 24m DOH ~8h 48m TLV ~10h 30m JNB ~12h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
632
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Zanzibar from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Metric AUH→ZNZ DXB→ZNZ
Distance from AUH – 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 28
Flight time 5h 40m 5h 20m
Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 5:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Distance & Flight Time
2,360 mi / 3,797 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders require a visa for Tanzania. An eVisa can be obtained online before travel through Tanzania's immigration portal. Single-entry tourist visas are valid for up to 90 days. Visa on arrival is also available at major entry points but processing times vary. Passport must have at least 6 months validity and at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Distance2,360 mi / 3,797 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: ZNZ
Full nameAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to ZNZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,360 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AUH to ZNZ: Etihad Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad.
Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from ZNZ to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to ZNZ

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AUH to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to ZNZ is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,360 miles (3,797 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB).