Search Flights from Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi

Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi

  • Lowest recent price
    1,447 AED
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 35 min
  • Direct airlines Etihad Airways
  • Arrival airports AUH / ZVJ / XSB
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    1,100 AED

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi

Best Price

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
16 Nov, Mon
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
29 Nov, Sun
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
8 Nov, Sun
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
18 Nov, Wed
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
20 Nov, Fri
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
22 Nov, Sun
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH
Cheapest Direct Flight

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
6 Nov, Fri
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
5h 35m
Non-stop
ZNZ–AUH

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
5 Nov, Thu
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
24 Nov, Tue
Zanzibar – Abu Dhabi
9h 35m
1 stop
ZNZ–AUH

Last update: 23 October 2026 08:19

Direct flights from Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi Flights

Cheapest Day16 November Monday
Best Price
1,447 AED
Average Price
1,597 AED
2,181 AED
1,447 AED
1,774 AED
23Fri
Oct
1,829 AED
24Sat
1,513 AED
25Sun
1,502 AED
26Mon
2,181 AED
30Fri
1,826 AED
31Sat
1,826 AED
01Sun
Nov
1,502 AED
04Wed
1,497 AED
05Thu
1,462 AED
06Fri
1,556 AED
07Sat
1,448 AED
08Sun
1,503 AED
13Fri
1,499 AED
15Sun
1,447 AED
16Mon
1,448 AED
18Wed
1,448 AED
20Fri
1,448 AED
22Sun
1,498 AED
24Tue
1,447 AED
29Sun
1,503 AED
01Tue
Dec
1,498 AED
02Wed
1,826 AED
04Fri
1,745 AED
05Sat
1,686 AED
06Sun

Key Features of the Airlines

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

Transportation to Airport from Zanzibar City Center

Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Kisauni Airport, as it was known before, is located about 5 kilometers outside the center of Zanzibar. The passengers who will travel to the airport from the center often choose to take a taxi ride that would last only a few minutes considering the short distance.

Guests staying in the centrally located hotels can make benefit of the shuttles offered by the hotel free of charge or at reasonable prices.

If you would like to travel to the airport terminal in Zanzibar with a means of transportation outside the shuttles and taxi, it is a good idea to keep in mind that you have the chance to rent a car. Rental vehicles, usually provided by local Zanzibar companies, are extremely practical to reach the airport and other points of the country.

Taxi 

When you travel to the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is about 5 kilometers from the center of Zanzibar, with Zanzibar taxis that you can take from the center, you will be travelling with a practical means that also helps you to carry your luggage comfortably at. Taxis are not only practical, useful and convenient, but also vehicles that can be considered economic in the region. If you need to arrive at the airport very early in the morning or late at night, you are advised to book a taxi in advance. Apart from this, you can also easily call taxi without prior booking during the day and enjoy the comfortable and easy ride to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport that lasts around 10 minutes.

Car Rental

Renting a car in Zanzibar and getting to the airport with your rental car is a method that you would have to choose via local car rental companies. You can find a local car rental company office in the center and reach Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with your rental car in about ten minutes and park your car at the airport terminal. If you prefer delivering the car you have rented in the region at the airport, it should be enough to share this opinion in advance with the car rental company you have rented your car from. If you need to wait a while at the airport after arriving to the terminal with your rental car, you can use the car park of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Airport Shuttle

Your centrally located hotel can provide private shuttle for you to reach the airport terminal. Moreover, your hotel may offer this service free of charge or at a very convenient fare. You can book a seat on these shuttles departing from the center and going to the airport by contacting your hotel in advance to see if they are providing this option. However, if your hotel does not offer this service but you still have to go to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with these vehicles, you can search online about other shuttle options serving in the region. It is possible for you to make a reservation for the shuttle that would pick you up from your door until a few hours before your flight.

Airport Information

The terminal of the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is often used for seasonal flights to the major centers of Europe and the Middle East, is not too big. The airport terminal, however, provides many basic services that you may need. Waiting lounges, information desks from where you can get detailed information about the area, and places where you can eat help you to spend your time while waiting at the airport. You have the chance to travel to cities like Istanbul, Nairobi, Warsaw, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Mombasa, Tel Aviv, Prague, Amsterdam, and Brussels thanks to the direct and connected flights operated from the airport at certain times.

Transportation to Abu Dhabi City Center from Airport

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers east of the city center. You can easily reach the city center by shuttle bus, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

Some airline companies flying to Abu Dhabi International Airport offer a free 24-hour shuttle service which you can benefit to go both to the airport and the city center.

City Bus

You can reach the city by taking buses A1, which depart from the airport every 40 minutes.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the alternatives that can be considered to reach the city. The most common means of transport in Abu Dhabi is taxi. However, since demand is high, you can wait for a long time under heat. Almost all the taxis accept credit cards. If you are traveling for business purposes, buying a voucher may be beneficial.

Car Rental

Renting a car is one of the most reasonable options for transportation in Abu Dhabi. Because the United Arab Emirates is a fortunate country in terms of oil reserves, oil prices are quite low. If you want to take advantage of this, it is possible to find many car rental offices in the city center and at the airport.

Abu Dhabi Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
23 Oct
Clear
36°27°
Saturday
24 Oct
Fog
34°28°
Sunday
25 Oct
Clear
35°30°
Monday
26 Oct
Clear
34°28°
Tuesday
27 Oct
Fog
34°27°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Zanzibar Abu Dhabi

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Abu Dhabi flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Abu Dhabi flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Abu Dhabi flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Bus Station, Sir Bani Yas Island Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Zanzibar-Abu Dhabi is 2599 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Abu Dhabi flights is Friday.
Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways organizes direct flights between Zanzibar-Abu Dhabi.
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 Qatar Airways starts from approximately 1,375 AED.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Tanzania
1,563 AED
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage
Qatar Airways
1,375 AED
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Etihad Airways
1,422 AED
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 08.10.2026

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