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Flight deals from Mombasa to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $350. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Zanzibar.$350 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Zanzibar.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Zanzibar.$350 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Wed, Dec 16.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Wed, Dec 16, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Zanzibar.$350 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Zanzibar.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 14, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Zanzibar.$350 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 18, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Zanzibar.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Wed, Dec 16.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Wed, Dec 16, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Zanzibar.$380 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $380, select.

Zanzibar.$380 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $380, select.

Zanzibar.$389 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 25, returning Mon, Jan 11.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Fri, Dec 25, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Jan 11, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.

Zanzibar.$403 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 2, returning Sun, Jan 3.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Mombasa on Sat, Jan 2, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Zanzibar on Sun, Jan 3, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.

Zanzibar.$406 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 3, returning Thu, Feb 4.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Mombasa on Wed, Feb 3, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Zanzibar on Thu, Feb 4, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $406, select.

Zanzibar.$459 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 3, returning Sat, Apr 17.Round-trip flight with Skyward Express and Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Skyward Express, departing from Mombasa on Sat, Apr 3, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departing from Zanzibar on Sat, Apr 17, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $459, select.

Zanzibar.$460 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 29, returning Tue, May 11.Round-trip flight with Skyward Express and Safarilink.Outbound indirect flight with Skyward Express, departing from Mombasa on Thu, Apr 29, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Safarilink, departing from Zanzibar on Tue, May 11, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.

Zanzibar.$464 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 28, returning Mon, Jun 14.Round-trip flight with Safarilink.Outbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Mombasa on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound direct flight with Safarilink departing from Zanzibar on Mon, Jun 14, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

Zanzibar.$469 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 15, returning Sat, Mar 20.Round-trip flight with Skyward Express and Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Skyward Express, departing from Mombasa on Mon, Mar 15, arriving in Zanzibar.Inbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departing from Zanzibar on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Mombasa.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

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Mombasa to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Mombasa to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar

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from $350

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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar

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Mombasa to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$350
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	50 mins
Most popular airline	Safarilink
Average flights per week	63

Finding cheap flights from Mombasa to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Mombasa to Zanzibar is $350. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

50 minutes is the average flight time from Mombasa to Zanzibar.

Which airlines fly direct from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

Safarilink, Hahn Air Systems and Flexflight fly direct from Mombasa to Zanzibar.

How many flights are there a week from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

There are 63 flights per week flying from Mombasa to Zanzibar, as of August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

The cheapest month to fly from Mombasa to Zanzibar is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 50 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zanzibar?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Zanzibar?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar?

Currently, Safarilink offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Traveling from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 50 minutes.
Mombasa and Zanzibar are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
You can take your pick of 15 weekly Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your MBA to ZNZ flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
There are direct flights from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport, so getting to Zanzibar (and then seeing more of Tanzania!) is a breeze. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
Most travelers choose to fly with Safarilink on this route.
Among carriers operating MBA to ZNZ flights, Condor leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MBA and ZNZ:
- Dubai Airport
- Addis Ababa Airport
- Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Mombasa Airport (MBA) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

$170 is currently the best price for a one-way Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight. Return flights start from $350. These fares can change based on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MBA to ZNZ.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MBA to ZNZ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

Handy information about Mombasa Airport (MBA)

58% of flights leaving from Mombasa Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Mombasa to Mombasa Airport is around 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MBA? If you've booked an early flight from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

If you're landing on a late Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Zanzibar Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union or Green Motion and find adventure across Zanzibar and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zanzibar Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

Zanzibar Airport to the center of Zanzibar has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

The quietest month for a flight from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Zanzibar based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Mombasa Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you want to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MBA to ZNZ around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Tanzania

You've visited Zanzibar, now it's time to discover more of Tanzania. Journey about 418 kilometers north-west to Arusha to check off its popular sights. From Kilimanjaro info to Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Morogoro is another standout destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometers south-west of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without dropping by Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.