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Connecting route · Tanzania → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Zanzibar to Sharjah

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Sharjah. 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
ZNZSHJDOH

Zanzibar to Sharjah at a glance

Fastest journey7h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Sharjah

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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ZNZ Doha (DOH) SHJ
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 41m
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ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) SHJ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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3
ZNZ Nairobi (NBO) SHJ
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Fly540, Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Jambojet, Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 43m
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ZNZ Muscat (MCT) SHJ
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Oman Air · Leg 2: Air Arabia, SalamAir
Self-transfer likely ~8h 49m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) SHJ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m
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ZNZ Entebbe (EBB) SHJ
Leg 1: Auric Air, Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
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
+1hSharjah vs Zanzibar
Currency in Sharjah
AED
Airports
ZNZ → SHJ

Flights from Zanzibar to Sharjah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Sharjah?
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 Zanzibar to Sharjah?
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 Zanzibar and Sharjah?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Muscat (MCT). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Sharjah?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Sharjah?
Sharjah is 1 hour ahead of Zanzibar.

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