Search Flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Quick Flight Summary from Cairo to Zanzibar

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    1,308 AED
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 45 min
  • Arrival airports ZNZ
  • Best days to book Friday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    1,613 AED

Cheapest flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

Cheapest Direct Flight

Egyptair

Egyptair
2 Oct, Fri
Cairo – Zanzibar
5h 45m
Non-stop
CAIZNZ

Egyptair

Egyptair
25 Sep, Fri
Cairo – Zanzibar
5h 45m
Non-stop
CAIZNZ

Egyptair

Egyptair
16 Oct, Fri
Cairo – Zanzibar
5h 45m
Non-stop
CAIZNZ

Egyptair

Egyptair
11 Oct, Sun
Cairo – Zanzibar
5h 45m
Non-stop
CAIZNZ

Egyptair

Egyptair
20 Sep, Sun
Cairo – Zanzibar
5h 45m
Non-stop
CAIZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
12 Oct, Mon
Cairo – Zanzibar
7h 35m
1 stop
CAIZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
17 Oct, Sat
Cairo – Zanzibar
7h 35m
1 stop
CAIZNZ

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines
8 Oct, Thu
Cairo – Zanzibar
12h 30m
2 stop
CAIZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Cairo – Zanzibar
7h 35m
1 stop
CAIZNZ

Last update: 10 September 2026 12:46

Estimated Prices for Cairo to Zanzibar Flights

Cheapest Day20 September Sunday
Best Price
1,246 AED
Average Price
1,815 AED
2,299 AED
1,246 AED
1,915 AED
11Fri
Sep
2,132 AED
12Sat
1,741 AED
13Sun
2,299 AED
14Mon
1,924 AED
15Tue
1,915 AED
16Wed
1,909 AED
17Thu
1,520 AED
18Fri
1,929 AED
19Sat
1,246 AED
20Sun
1,909 AED
21Mon
1,837 AED
22Tue
1,858 AED
23Wed
1,909 AED
24Thu
1,335 AED
25Fri
26Sat
1,305 AED
27Sun
2,259 AED
28Mon
1,762 AED
29Tue
1,964 AED
30Wed
1,914 AED
01Thu
Oct
1,436 AED
02Fri
1,981 AED
03Sat
04Sun
05Mon
06Tue
1,856 AED
07Wed
1,712 AED
08Thu
09Fri
10Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Cairo City Center

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to Cairo International Airport from the city center. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation to the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available across the city center. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to the airport from Cairo. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Airport Information

Cairo International Airport, located in Heliopolis nearby Cairo, is one of the busiest airports in Africa. Services provided by Cairo International Airport include duty-free shops, local and international fast-food chains and other restaurants, cafes, health services, ATMs, currency exchange offices, and car rental agencies.

Transportation to Zanzibar City Center from Airport

Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, also known as Kisauni Airport, is an important transportation center of the region with its distance of about 5 kilometers from the capital Zanzibar. Regular flights to European cities, to East Africa and the Middle East take place from the airport. The airport which was known as Kisauni before, is carrying the name of the first president of the country since 2010.

It is possible to travel to Israel's Tel Aviv city, Germany's Munich and Frankfurt cities, Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam, Brussels, Nairobi, Milan, Bologna and Istanbul with seasonal flights from the airport.

When you arrive at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you can get to the center which is 5 kilometers away by taking a taxi, renting a car from one of the local Zanzibar rental companies, or with airport shuttle if you have booked in advance

Taxi

At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport you can find taxis without difficulty, especially during flight times. The taxis in Zanzibar determine their fares based on the taximeter device turned on in front of the airport terminal; you can reach your destination with a not-so-high fare thanks to the factors such as the close proximity of the airport. However, if you still have some question marks about the taxi fare that you would pay, you can go to the information desks at the airport without having to leave the terminal after your plane has landed, and you can ask the average taxi fare by showing the address you will be going to. Another way to know about the taxi fare in advance and have a more comfortable journey on this route is to discuss with the taxi drivers waiting in front of the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Car Rental

At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Kisauni Airport, as it was known before, generally the local car rental companies serve to those passengers willing to rent a car. After renting your car from the companies located at the airport terminal, you can deal with a local guide or drive with a navigation device if you would like to find your way easily to the center. Car rental fares are not usually high at the airport and you will not have much difficulty driving and finding parking slot in the city. This way, if you are planning to travel between different regions of Zanzibar, you can consider renting a car and driving to the center.

Airport Shuttle

The airport shuttle service is among one of the top preferences of passengers who will stay in a large hotel, especially in the center of Zanzibar. If you are not planning to stay in a hotel in the center or the hotel you are staying at does not offer this service, it is possible for you to look online and find a private shuttle company. If you are going to get support from a local guide while you are in the city, you can also ask your guide for help finding and booking an airport shuttle. The fare you would pay in Zanzibar, where the airport is only about 5 kilometers outside the center, for a shuttle to get to the city center will usually be low. On the other hand, keep in mind that based on the distance the fare you would pay increase if you will be travelling further away from the center.

Zanzibar Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
11 Sep
Clear
24°15°
Saturday
12 Sep
Clear
25°14°
Sunday
13 Sep
Rain
25°16°
Monday
14 Sep
Clear
24°15°
Tuesday
15 Sep
Clear
25°15°

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Cairo-Zanzibar flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Cairo-Zanzibar flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Cairo-Zanzibar flights, you can use Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Cairo-Zanzibar is 2782 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cairo-Zanzibar flights is Tuesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Egyptair starts from approximately 1,246 AED.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Flydubai
1,909 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines
1,837 AED
Egyptair
1,246 AED
1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Emirates
2,259 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1,623 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Oman Air
1,981 AED
1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
1,676 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 08.09.2026

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