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Flights from Amman to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Amman to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Dubai, about 7h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 48m
Amman to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey7h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Amman to Zanzibar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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AMM Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Jordan Aviation · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
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AMM Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,253 km2,641 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 48mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneZanzibar vs Amman
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- AMM, ADJ → ZNZ
Flights from Amman to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Amman to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Amman to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,253 km.
Where do you change planes between Amman and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOH). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Amman and Zanzibar?
Amman: Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).





