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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → Tanzania

Flights from Jeddah to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Jeddah to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Nairobi, about 6h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 23m
JEDZNZADD

Jeddah to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey6h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Jeddah 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
JED Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 23m
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JED Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~6h 28m
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3
JED Entebbe (EBB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Flynas · Leg 2: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 55m
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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
3,075 km1,910 miles
Journey time
6h 23mestimate
Time difference
NoneZanzibar vs Jeddah
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
JED → ZNZ

Flights from Jeddah to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Jeddah to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Entebbe. 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 Jeddah to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,075 km.
Where do you change planes between Jeddah and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Entebbe (EBB). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Jeddah and Zanzibar?
Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

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