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Flights from Mumbai to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Mumbai to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam, about 8h 55m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 26m
Mumbai to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey8h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Dar Es Salaam
Best ways to fly from Mumbai 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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BOM Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: IndiGo, Kenya Airways, Jambojet · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
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BOM Dar Es Salaam (DAR) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation
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BOM Muscat (MCT) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air India Express, IndiGo, Oman Air · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
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BOM Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express, Emirates · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
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BOM Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air India Express, Etihad Airways · 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
- 4,635 km2,878 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hZanzibar vs Mumbai
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- BOM, NMI → ZNZ
Flights from Mumbai to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Mumbai to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam and Muscat. 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 Mumbai to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,635 km.
Where do you change planes between Mumbai and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Muscat (MCT) and Dubai (DXB). IndiGo flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mumbai and Zanzibar?
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Mumbai and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 2.5 hours behind Mumbai.
