Search Flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah

Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Jeddah

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    1,572 AED
  • Direct flight duration 9 hour 30 min
  • Arrival airports JED
  • Best days to book Sunday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    1,483 AED

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah

Shortest Flight

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
4 Oct, Sun
Zanzibar – Jeddah
10h 5m
1 stop
ZNZ–JED

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
10 Nov, Tue
Zanzibar – Jeddah
22h 25m
1 stop
ZNZ–JED

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways
1 Oct, Thu
Zanzibar – Jeddah
1d 30m
1 stop
ZNZ–JED

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways
20 Oct, Tue
Zanzibar – Jeddah
14h
1 stop
ZNZ–JED

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
26 Sep, Sat
Zanzibar – Jeddah
1d 10m
2 stop
ZNZ–JED

Last update: 22 September 2026 09:32

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Jeddah Flights

Cheapest Day7 October Wednesday
Best Price
1,507 AED
Average Price
1,648 AED
1,961 AED
1,507 AED
1,595 AED
25Fri
Sep
1,961 AED
26Sat
1,530 AED
27Sun
1,577 AED
28Mon
1,906 AED
29Tue
1,596 AED
30Wed
1,557 AED
01Thu
Oct
02Fri
03Sat
04Sun
05Mon
06Tue
1,507 AED
07Wed
1,551 AED
08Thu
09Fri
10Sat
11Sun
12Mon
1,850 AED
13Tue
14Wed
15Thu
16Fri
17Sat
18Sun
19Mon
1,590 AED
20Tue
21Wed
22Thu
1,552 AED
23Fri
24Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

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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 Jeddah City Center from Airport

King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport

King Abdulaziz International Airport is located 19 km from the city center of Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city Riyadh. King Abdulaziz International Airport is the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia and the 3rd largest airport in the kingdom. The airport operates both international and domestic flights and handles a significant number of passengers every year. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, a port city near Mecca, and it has an important role for Muslims going to Mecca. The airport is renowned for it’s Hajj terminal, designed specifically for Islamic pilgrims going to Mecca.

King Abdulaziz International Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flights needs. There are various transportation alternatives available to get to the city from the airport including taxis, buses, limousines, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are easily accessible at the terminal exit at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are a quick and safe option to get to the city. The airport doesn’t work with one specific taxi company; instead there are various taxis that are waiting outside of the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport is by bus. Buses are an affordable option, providing transportation to Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina. Buses are readily available in front of the airport. Buses are the most economical transportation alternative when compared to other options and they provide easy transportation to the city.

Limousine Rental

King Abdulaziz International Airport has a large number of limousine rental companies. You can easily get to Jeddah, Mecca and Medina by limousine. You can enjoy a pleasant ride to the city by limousine, which is one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.

Rental Car

Another way to get to the city from King Abdulaziz International Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Traveling to the city by rental car is a convenient and fast transportation alternative. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Tipoa, 3 Click, Avis and Hertz.

Jeddah Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Friday
25 Sep
Clear
36°30°
Saturday
26 Sep
Clear
36°30°
Sunday
27 Sep
Clear
34°28°
Monday
28 Sep
Clear
34°27°
Tuesday
29 Sep
Clear
34°27°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Zanzibar Jeddah

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Jeddah flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Jeddah flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Jeddah flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Zanzibar-Jeddah is 1714 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Jeddah flights is Wednesday.
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 Saudi Arabian Airlines starts from approximately 1,485 AED.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Kenya Airways
1,557 AED
1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / Full Refund (up to 48 hours)
Air Tanzania
1,906 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
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1,485 AED
1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Flydubai
1,596 AED
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 23.09.2026

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