Published by Tariq Al-Hashemi (Senior Aviation and Tourism Economist) on 2026-09-01
Complete 2026 expense breakdown for traveling from Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ), Tanzania. flydubai direct airfare, Nungwi beachfront villas, Safari Blue tours, and total budget in AED and USD.
Direct flights from Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) start from $370 (approx AED 1,358) round-trip in low season, rising to $720 in peak holiday periods.
Airlines serving this route include: flydubai (Daily non-stop direct flights). Flight duration is approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (Direct).
$620 (AED 2,275)
Stone Town heritage hotel and Paje kitesurf hostel, eating fresh seafood at Forodhani Gardens night market.
$1,080 (AED 3,965)
4-star beachfront resort in Nungwi, Stone Town spice tour, and full-day Safari Blue traditional dhow sailing.
$2,850 (AED 10,460)
5-star private villa (Zuri Zanzibar / Baraza Resort), private sunset dhow charter, and private island transfers.
The direct flydubai flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) takes 5 hours and 30 minutes.
If flying directly from Dubai, a yellow fever certificate is not mandatory. It is only required if you transit through an endemic country (like mainland Kenya or Ethiopia) for more than 12 hours.