Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Nairobi to Zanzibar vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
NBO - ZNZ
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $154.9
2026-11-06
NBO - ZNZ
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $154.9
2026-11-07
NBO - ZNZ
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $154.9
2026-11-08
NBO - ZNZ
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $154.9
2026-11-09
NBO - ZNZ
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $154.9
2026-11-10
NBO - ZNZ
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $154.9
Nairobi to Zanzibar flight facts
Distance
374 mi
602 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Zanzibar is in the same time zone as Nairobi.
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Airports in Zanzibar
ZNZ · Abeid Amani Karume Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Nairobi - Dar Es Salaam · Dar Es Salaam is 45 mi from Zanzibar
Flights Nairobi - Mombasa · Mombasa is 153 mi from Zanzibar
Premium cabin flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
NBO - ZNZ
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $174.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
NBO - ZNZ
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 14,500 Pts + $174.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
NBO - ZNZ
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $174.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
NBO - ZNZ
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $174.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
NBO - ZNZ
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $174.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
NBO - ZNZ
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $174.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Nairobi to Zanzibar depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Nairobi to Zanzibar.
Nairobi and Zanzibar are about 374 miles (602 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 374-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Zanzibar is in the same time zone as Nairobi.
Departures from Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO). Arrivals in Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume Intl (ZNZ).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Zanzibar, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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