Nairobi to Zanzibar (NBO–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NBO–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Kenya Airways leads the route. The flight covers 374 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: AF, AT, BA, KL | 24 | E90 | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AT, BA, KL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zanzibar from Nairobi
| Metric | NBO→ZNZ | ARK→ZNZ | JRO→ZNZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NBO | – | 143 mi | 146 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 28 | 40 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 5m | 0h 55m |
Travel Essentials
NBO: EAT · ZNZ: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi, it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar.
NBO–ZNZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NBO to ZNZ
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NBO to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NBO to ZNZ ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 374 miles (602 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DAR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Arusha (ARK) and Arusha (JRO).