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Flights from Zanzibar to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Riyadh. 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
ZNZRUHADD

Zanzibar to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey7h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Riyadh

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) RUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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ZNZ Doha (DOH) RUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 48m
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3
ZNZ Dubai (DXB) RUH
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~8h 28m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) RUH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 15m
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5
ZNZ Muscat (MCT) RUH
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Oman Air · Leg 2: Oman Air, SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) RUH
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Flynas
Self-transfer likely ~8h 08m
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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
3,528 km2,191 miles
Journey time
7h 04mestimate
Time difference
NoneRiyadh vs Zanzibar
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
ZNZ → RUH

Flights from Zanzibar to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Riyadh?
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 Zanzibar to Riyadh?
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 Zanzibar and Riyadh?
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 Zanzibar and Riyadh?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).

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