Search Flights from Zanzibar to Cairo

Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Cairo

  • Lowest recent price
    17,510 EGP
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 55 min
  • Direct airlines Egyptair
  • Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
  • Best days to book Monday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    18,641 EGP

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Cairo

Best Price

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
19 Nov, Thu
Zanzibar – Cairo
18h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–CAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
3 Dec, Thu
Zanzibar – Cairo
18h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–CAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
5 Dec, Sat
Zanzibar – Cairo
18h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–CAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
17 Dec, Thu
Zanzibar – Cairo
1d 6h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–CAI
Cheapest Direct Flight

Egyptair

Egyptair
14 Nov, Sat
Zanzibar – Cairo
5h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZ–CAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
21 Nov, Sat
Zanzibar – Cairo
5h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZ–CAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
23 Nov, Mon
Zanzibar – Cairo
18h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–CAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
27 Nov, Fri
Zanzibar – Cairo
18h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–CAI

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
29 Nov, Sun
Zanzibar – Cairo
18h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–CAI

Last update: 11 November 2026 00:19

Direct flights from Zanzibar to Cairo

Egyptair

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day19 November Thursday
Best Price
17,509 EGP
Average Price
19,852 EGP
23,140 EGP
17,509 EGP
19,940 EGP
12Thu
Nov
19,930 EGP
13Fri
19,410 EGP
14Sat
17,509 EGP
19Thu
23,140 EGP
20Fri
19,439 EGP
21Sat
19,509 EGP
23Mon
19,517 EGP
27Fri
20,291 EGP
28Sat
19,527 EGP
29Sun
20,006 EGP
30Mon
17,584 EGP
03Thu
Dec
18,355 EGP
05Sat
19,191 EGP
17Thu
21,197 EGP
18Fri
21,969 EGP
19Sat
21,187 EGP
21Mon
19,643 EGP
24Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

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 Cairo City Center from Airport

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to the city center from Cairo International Airport. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation from the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
9 Nov
Cloudy
24°13°
Tuesday
10 Nov
Clear
24°14°
Today
Wednesday
11 Nov
Cloudy
25°13°
Thursday
12 Nov
Clear
26°15°
Friday
13 Nov
Cloudy
28°16°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Cairo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Cairo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Cairo flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Zanzibar and Cairo is about 2782 km. According to Wingie flight data, direct Zanzibar – Cairo flights took about 5 hour 55 minutes in the last 30 days.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Cairo flights is Monday.
According to Wingie flight data, as of November 2026 only Egyptair operates direct flights between Zanzibar and Cairo; search for connecting options.
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 Egyptair starts from approximately 19,164 EGP.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Egyptair
19,164 EGP
Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece of cabin baggage / 2 x 23 kg checked bags / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 05.11.2026

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