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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → Tanzania

Flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar

There are no direct flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Addis Ababa, about 7h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 41m
SHJZNZDOH

Sharjah to Zanzibar at a glance

Fastest journey7h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Sharjah 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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SHJ Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 41m
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SHJ Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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3
SHJ Nairobi (NBO) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 43m
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SHJ Muscat (MCT) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia, SalamAir · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 49m
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SHJ Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m
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SHJ Entebbe (EBB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 28m
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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
3,918 km2,433 miles
Journey time
7h 41mestimate
Time difference
-1hZanzibar vs Sharjah
Currency in Zanzibar
USD
Airports
SHJ → ZNZ

Flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sharjah to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Addis Ababa and Nairobi. 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 Sharjah to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,918 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharjah and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Muscat (MCT). Air Arabia flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sharjah and Zanzibar?
Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 1 hour behind Sharjah.

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