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Flights from Cairo to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 7h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 7h 42m
CAIZNZADD

Cairo to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey7h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Zanzibar

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CAI Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 42m
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CAI Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 41m
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CAI Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
Self-transfer likely ~8h 50m
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CAI Entebbe (EBB) ZNZ
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 58m
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CAI Kigali (KGL) ZNZ
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Auric Air, RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~9h 21m
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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
4,115 km2,555 miles
Journey time
7h 42mestimate
Time difference
+1hZanzibar vs Cairo
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → ZNZ

Flights from Cairo to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam. 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 Cairo to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,115 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO), Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and Entebbe (EBB). EgyptAir flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Zanzibar?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.

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