Compare cheap Delhi to Zanzibar flights via Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Dubai or Doha. DEL-ZNZ flight time, airlines, Tanzania e-visa for Indians & 2026 booking tips.
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Quick answer: Delhi to Zanzibar flights take about ≈ 10h 25m - 13h (1 stop), operated by Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Emirates/flydubai, Qatar, Etihad, No non-stop; several 1-stop options daily via Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Dubai or Doha. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–ZNZ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Delhi to Zanzibar? FlightGPT compares live DEL to ZNZ fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Delhi to Zanzibar non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Delhi-Zanzibar fare is one search away.
As of June 2026, indicative one-way Delhi to Zanzibar economy fares typically run ₹38,000-₹60,000, with the cheapest seats opening from around ₹34,000-₹38,000 when you book ahead for an off-peak mid-week departure on Ethiopian, Kenya Airways and the Gulf carriers. During summer holidays, Diwali and the Christmas-New-Year peak, one-way fares routinely climb to ₹65,000+ as demand spikes in both directions.
These are indicative, date-stamped ranges — not a live quote. Fares move daily with demand, fuel and seat availability, and a connecting itinerary's price swings with the layover hub. For the exact cheapest Delhi to Zanzibar fare on your dates, ask in the FlightGPT chat and we compare airlines and the major OTAs in a single search.
Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) usually offers the quickest connection and strong frequency into Zanzibar; Kenya Airways via Nairobi (NBO) is the other African-hub option. Among Gulf carriers, Emirates and flydubai connect via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha and Etihad via Abu Dhabi. Oman Air via Muscat also serves Zanzibar but can carry longer layovers.
Repositioning to Mumbai opens a couple more options — see our Mumbai to Zanzibar page. For safari-combo trips compare our Delhi to Nairobi route.
The quickest Delhi-Zanzibar itineraries run about 10h 25m via Addis Ababa and roughly 11h via Nairobi, both with short layovers. Gulf-hub routings via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi total 12-14 hours depending on connection time but add frequency and the option of a stopover. Avoid itineraries with double-digit layovers unless the fare saving is large.
Because Zanzibar is 2h 30m behind India, an overnight departure from Delhi typically lands you on the island in the morning, ideal for beach check-in. See our Zanzibar destination guide for arrival-day planning.
For a connecting route like Delhi to Zanzibar, the sweet spot is generally 8-12 weeks before departure. Booking inside two weeks usually leaves only the higher fare buckets, while booking too far out rarely beats the mid-range window. For peak travel — summer holidays, Diwali and the year-end fortnight — push your booking to 10-14 weeks ahead, as the cheapest classes vanish first.
Set a price alert in the FlightGPT chat the moment your dates firm up, and compare two or three connecting hubs. Layer a qualifying bank-card offer on top for further savings. Our 2026 online booking guide walks through the full tactics.
Mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) are typically the cheapest Delhi to Zanzibar days, while Friday, Saturday and Sunday carry a weekend premium. Late-evening and red-eye departures that connect through the hub overnight are often a touch cheaper than prime daytime slots.
If your dates are flexible, flying out mid-week and back mid-week is the lowest-cost combination. Splitting a return into two one-ways — one carrier out, another back — occasionally beats the round-trip fare, so it is worth comparing both in the FlightGPT chat.
On international economy fares, full-service carriers usually include 25-30 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on this route, while low-cost and basic fares may include less or be hand-baggage-only — so check the exact allowance on your specific fare before you book. Connecting itineraries on a single ticket normally check your bags through to Zanzibar, but a self-transfer on separate tickets means re-checking baggage at the hub.
Extra checked baggage is far cheaper pre-paid online than at the airport counter. Seat selection, paid meals and priority are chargeable add-ons; skipping them keeps the all-in fare lowest. Always verify the current figures on the operating airline's official site, as allowances and fees change.
You land at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), about 7 km south of Stone Town, with a modern Terminal 3 handling most international arrivals. Have your Tanzania e-Visa approval, yellow-fever certificate (if you transited an endemic country) and return ticket ready. Taxis and hotel transfers wait outside; the popular north-coast beaches (Nungwi, Kendwa) are about an hour away.
US dollars are widely accepted alongside Tanzanian shillings; carry small notes. For what to see, read our Zanzibar destination guide.
Indian passport holders need a Tanzania e-Visa for Zanzibar (Zanzibar is part of Tanzania). Apply online in advance on the official immigration portal — the ordinary single-entry tourist visa costs US$50 and is valid up to 90 days; processing typically takes a few working days to about two weeks, so apply 2-3 weeks ahead. A passport valid for at least six months and proof of onward travel are required.
Indians are generally expected to obtain the e-Visa before travel rather than rely on visa-on-arrival. A yellow-fever certificate is required if arriving from or transiting a risk country. Rules change — confirm on the official portal and see our Tanzania visa guide and general visa guide. Official Tanzania e-Visa portal.
On international tickets, each airline sets its own cancellation and change fees by fare type. Cheaper fares carry higher penalties or are non-refundable except for statutory taxes, while flexible fares allow changes for a smaller fee plus any fare difference. Always read the fare rules shown at booking, and verify current penalty amounts on the airline's official site before you book.
If the airline cancels your Delhi to Zanzibar flight, you are entitled to a refund or a rebook on the next available service under the carrier's conditions of carriage. On a connecting itinerary, always book a single through-ticket so you are protected if the first leg runs late and your bags are checked through to Zanzibar.
Use the FlightGPT chat to compare every connected source — Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad and flydubai plus MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, ixigo and EaseMyTrip — in one query, so you instantly see the cheapest Delhi to Zanzibar option and which connecting hub wins on your date.
Book 8-12 weeks ahead for normal travel and 10-14 weeks for the July-August and December peaks, apply your Tanzania e-Visa early, and consider a Nairobi or Addis stopover to make it a twin-centre holiday. Pair the search with our UPI vs credit-card guide to stack the best bank-offer discount on top of the lowest base fare.
As of June 2026, the cheapest Delhi to Zanzibar one-way fares are indicatively around ₹34,000-₹38,000 on Ethiopian, Kenya Airways or a Gulf carrier when booked 8-12 weeks ahead for off-peak mid-week travel. Typical fares run ₹38,000-₹60,000, and July-August or December peaks climb past ₹65,000. Ask in the FlightGPT chat for a live fare.
No. Every itinerary connects once — fastest via Addis Ababa (≈10h 25m) on Ethiopian Airlines or via Nairobi on Kenya Airways, with Gulf-hub options via Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi taking a little longer.
The fastest journeys take about 10 hours 25 minutes via Addis Ababa including the layover, and around 11 hours via Nairobi. Gulf-hub routings via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi total roughly 12-14 hours depending on connection time.
Yes. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so Indian passport holders need a Tanzania e-Visa, applied online before travel. The single-entry tourist visa costs about US$50 and is valid up to 90 days. Indians are generally expected to obtain it in advance. Verify on the official Tanzania immigration portal.
Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways trade the lowest fare with the Gulf carriers (Emirates/flydubai, Qatar, Etihad) week to week. Compare both families for your exact dates in the FlightGPT chat.
Book 8-12 weeks ahead for normal travel. For the July-August beach peak and the December-January holidays, book 10-14 weeks ahead, as the cheapest fare classes sell out first.
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Delhi to Zanzibar — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Delhi–Zanzibar prices across Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Emirates/flydubai, Qatar, Etihad; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Delhi to Zanzibar at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, Emirates/flydubai, Qatar, Etihad can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available DEL–ZNZ fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Delhi and Zanzibar — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 10h 25m - 13h (1 stop). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Delhi Zanzibar ticket but are open to a layover.
Delhi–Zanzibar pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Delhi Zanzibar fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.