Cairo to Zanzibar flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Cairo to Zanzibar is €251 (checked on 26 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €251, departing 18 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 26 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 18Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Ethiopian Airlines, Oman Air, Saudia
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 4,115 km
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Air Cairo, Ethiopian Airlines
- Alternative airports
- CCE, SPX
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 17 km.
- Sphinx International Airport (SPX) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 33 km.
- Capital International Airport (CCE) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 58 km.
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) → Zanzibar, city gazetteer reference point (-6.1652, 39.1989): ≈ 7 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Cairo to Zanzibar: Wednesday, from €251 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | €251 | 5 |
| Thursday | €263 | 4 |
| Saturday | €263 | 4 |
| Sunday | €273 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cairo to Zanzibar by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €251 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €274 | 4 |
| 8 to 30 days | €251 | 13 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cairo to Zanzibar?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €251, found on 26 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €251.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Zanzibar?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Ethiopian Airlines, Oman Air, Saudia.
How many of the observed Cairo to Zanzibar fares were non-stop?
4 of the 36 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cairo to Zanzibar?
Cheapest day of the week from Cairo to Zanzibar: Wednesday, from €251 (checked 26 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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