Nairobi to Zanzibar (NBO–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.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: AF, AT, BA, KL, SV | 38 | 73H, AT4, AT7, E90 | 1h20-1h30 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AT, BA, KL, SV |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zanzibar from Nairobi
| Metric | NBO→ZNZ | WIL→ZNZ | ARK→ZNZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NBO | – | 8 mi | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | 7 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 30m | 1h |
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 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NBO to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NBO to ZNZ is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 374 miles (602 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 170 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Julius Nyerere, Moi and Kilimanjaro. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nairobi (WIL), Arusha (ARK) and Arusha (JRO).