Kigali to Zanzibar flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Kigali to Zanzibar is €197 with Ethiopian Airlines (checked on 22 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €197, departing 23 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 22 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 18Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €289, departing 5 Nov 2026, back 6 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €210, departing 6 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 22 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- RwandAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Flightlink, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Turkish Airlines
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 1,117 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 2h 30m
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with RwandAir. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h 30m with RwandAir.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| RwandAir | 14 / 79 | 2h 30m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Kigali, city gazetteer reference point (-1.9441, 30.0619): ≈ 9 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 Kigali to Zanzibar: Friday, from €210 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | €216 | 3 |
| Thursday | €216 | 4 |
| Friday | €210 | 4 |
| Saturday | €216 | 3 |
| Sunday | €216 | 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 Kigali to Zanzibar by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €210 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €216 | 6 |
| 8 to 30 days | €210 | 12 |
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.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Kigali to Zanzibar: Ethiopian Airlines, from €197 (checked 22 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Airlines | €197Nov 23, 2026 | 54 |
| RwandAir | €208Dec 5, 2026 | 25 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €197, found on 22 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Zanzibar?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €197.
Are there direct flights from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with RwandAir.
Which airlines fly from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: RwandAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Flightlink, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Turkish Airlines.
How long does the flight from Kigali to Zanzibar take?
Across the 63 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 5h 41m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Kigali to Zanzibar fares were non-stop?
27 of the 83 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Cheapest round trip: €289, departing 5 Nov 2026, back 6 Nov 2026 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €210, departing 6 Dec 2026 (checked 22 Oct 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Kigali to Zanzibar?
For Kigali to Zanzibar, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: RwandAir (14). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Cheapest day of the week from Kigali to Zanzibar: Friday, from €210 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Kigali to Zanzibar?
Cheapest airline from Kigali to Zanzibar: Ethiopian Airlines, from €197 (checked 22 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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