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Flights from Riyadh to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 7h 04m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 04m
Riyadh to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey7h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Zanzibar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 3,528 km2,191 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 04mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneZanzibar vs Riyadh
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- RUH → ZNZ
Flights from Riyadh to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Dubai. 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 Riyadh to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,528 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Zanzibar?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
