Zanzibar to Dubai (ZNZ–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZNZ–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 2,430 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ flydubai | 14 | 7M8 | 5h25-5h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Zanzibar
| Metric | ZNZ→DXB | DAR→DXB | MBA→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZNZ | – | 45 mi | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 5h 20m | 5h 25m |
Travel Essentials
ZNZ: EAT · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Zanzibar, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
ZNZ–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZNZ to DXB
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ZNZ to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZNZ to DXB ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,430 miles (3,911 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Mombasa (MBA).