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Connecting route · Tanzania → Saudi Arabia

Flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah. 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
ZNZJEDADD

Zanzibar to Jeddah at a glance

Fastest journey6h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Jeddah

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

1
ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) JED
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 23m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) JED
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Saudia
Same alliance ~6h 28m
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3
ZNZ Entebbe (EBB) JED
Leg 1: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas
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
NoneJeddah vs Zanzibar
Currency in Jeddah
SAR
Airports
ZNZ → JED

Flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah?
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 Zanzibar to Jeddah?
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 Zanzibar and Jeddah?
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 Zanzibar and Jeddah?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

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