Compare cheap Mumbai to Zanzibar flights via Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Dubai. BOM-ZNZ flight time, airlines, Tanzania e-visa for Indians & 2026 booking tips.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Zanzibar flights take about ≈ 9h 45m - 13h (1 stop), operated by Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, Emirates/flydubai, Qatar, Etihad, No non-stop; multiple 1-stop options daily via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dubai or Doha. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–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 Mumbai to Zanzibar? FlightGPT compares live BOM 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 Mumbai to Zanzibar non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Zanzibar fare is one search away.
As of June 2026, indicative one-way Mumbai to Zanzibar economy fares typically run ₹36,000-₹56,000, with the cheapest seats opening from around ₹32,000-₹36,000 when you book ahead for an off-peak mid-week departure on Kenya Airways, Ethiopian and the Gulf carriers. During summer holidays, Diwali and the Christmas-New-Year peak, one-way fares routinely climb to ₹62,000+ 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 Mumbai to Zanzibar fare on your dates, ask in the FlightGPT chat and we compare airlines and the major OTAs in a single search.
Kenya Airways via Nairobi (NBO) and Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) usually give the fastest connections from Mumbai into Zanzibar. Among Gulf carriers, Emirates and flydubai connect via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha and Etihad via Abu Dhabi, while Oman Air routes via Muscat.
Compare the Delhi gateway on our Delhi to Zanzibar page, and for a safari-first trip see Mumbai to Nairobi.
The quickest Mumbai-Zanzibar itineraries run about 9h 45m via Nairobi and roughly 10h 30m via Addis Ababa with short layovers. Gulf-hub routings via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi total 12-14 hours but add departures and the option of a stopover. Skip itineraries with very long layovers unless the saving is significant.
Zanzibar is 2h 30m behind India, so an overnight Mumbai departure lands you on the island in the morning — perfect for beach check-in. See our Zanzibar destination guide.
For a connecting route like Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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 from Stone Town, with Terminal 3 handling international arrivals. Keep your Tanzania e-Visa approval, return ticket and (if applicable) yellow-fever certificate handy. Taxis and pre-booked hotel transfers wait outside; Nungwi and Kendwa beaches are about an hour north.
US dollars and Tanzanian shillings both circulate; carry small notes for tips and taxis. See our Zanzibar destination guide for things to do.
Indian passport holders need a Tanzania e-Visa for Zanzibar (part of Tanzania), applied online in advance on the official immigration portal. The single-entry tourist visa costs US$50 and is valid up to 90 days; processing takes a few working days to about two weeks, so apply 2-3 weeks ahead with a passport valid six months plus proof of onward travel.
Indians should obtain the e-Visa before travelling rather than rely on arrival. A yellow-fever certificate is needed if arriving from or transiting a risk country. Confirm current rules 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 Mumbai 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 — Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad and flydubai plus MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip, ixigo and EaseMyTrip — in one query, so you instantly see the cheapest Mumbai to Zanzibar option and which connecting hub wins on your date.
Mumbai is closer to East Africa than Delhi, so fares are often a touch lower; book 8-12 weeks ahead, apply your Tanzania e-Visa early, and consider a Nairobi safari stopover. 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 Mumbai to Zanzibar one-way fares are indicatively around ₹32,000-₹36,000 on Kenya Airways, Ethiopian or a Gulf carrier when booked 8-12 weeks ahead for off-peak mid-week travel. Typical fares run ₹36,000-₹56,000, and peak season climbs past ₹62,000.
No. All itineraries connect once — fastest via Nairobi (≈9h 45m) on Kenya Airways or via Addis Ababa on Ethiopian, with Gulf-hub options via Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi taking a little longer.
The fastest journeys take about 9 hours 45 minutes via Nairobi including the layover, and roughly 10.5 hours via Addis Ababa. Gulf-hub routings total around 12-14 hours depending on connection time.
Yes. As Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, Indians need a Tanzania e-Visa applied online before travel — a single-entry tourist visa of about US$50, valid up to 90 days. Obtain it in advance and verify on the official Tanzania immigration portal.
Mumbai is typically a shorter routing to Zanzibar than Delhi — the straight-line distance to Nairobi is roughly 450 km less from Mumbai — which means the fastest Kenya Airways connection via Nairobi (≈9h 45m total) is more competitive from BOM than from DEL. As of 2026, Mumbai economy fares to Zanzibar typically open from around ₹32,000–₹36,000 in the off-peak window (8–12 weeks ahead), whereas Delhi fares for the same dates usually sit ₹2,000–₹5,000 higher because of the extra distance or longer layovers. The gap narrows during peak Diwali and December holidays when both gateways fill up quickly, so compare both origins on the same dates in the FlightGPT chat — the cheapest gateway depends on your travel dates and which hub you connect through.
Book 8-12 weeks ahead for normal travel and 10-14 weeks ahead for the July-August beach peak and December-January holidays, when the cheapest fare classes sell out first.
The cheapest Mumbai to Zanzibar airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Mumbai to Zanzibar ticket prices across Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, Emirates/flydubai, Qatar, Etihad — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days out by 25–40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Mumbai-Zanzibar price wins.
Need a last-minute Mumbai to Zanzibar flight for tomorrow, this weekend or in the next seven days? Our live BOM-ZNZ search pulls real-time fares — last-minute deals do appear on this route, especially on red-eye departures and shoulder days. Tap Search on FlightGPT with your date and we return the cheapest last-minute Mumbai Zanzibar options instantly.
There is currently no non-stop service between Mumbai and Zanzibar — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 9h 45m - 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 Mumbai Zanzibar ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai to Zanzibar ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Mumbai Zanzibar airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service Kenya Airways flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.