Dubai to Zanzibar (DXB–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DXB–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 2,430 miles in approximately 5h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ flydubai Also: EK | 21 | 73H, 7M8 | 5h32-5h36 | – | – | EK |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zanzibar from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→ZNZ | AUH→ZNZ |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 4 |
| Flight time | 5h 33m | 5h 40m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · ZNZ: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Zanzibar.
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.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–ZNZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to ZNZ
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to ZNZ is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,430 miles (3,911 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 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 Muscat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).