Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi ZNZ → AUH
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The cheapest return found recently is $702 with Qatar Airways, 16 Nov – 28 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $416 with Qatar Airways, 12 Mar 2027, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $674 to $763.
Cheapest return found recently
$702
16 Nov – 28 Nov · Qatar Airways
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 5:15 p.m. · Return leaves 11:40 p.m. · 18 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$617
4 Nov – 8 Nov · Etihad Airways
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 5:55 p.m. · Return leaves 8:50 a.m. · 11 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$702 16 Nov – 28 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$617 4 Nov – 8 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $515 to $627.
At $702, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates from 22 Oct to 9 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 12-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 12 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 22 Oct | $1,151 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Nov – 8 Nov | $617 | Etihad Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 28 Nov | $702 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 6 Dec | $684 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 3 Dec | $684 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 3 Dec | $679 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 4 Dec | $627 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 30 Nov | $657 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Jan 2027 – 14 Jan 2027 | $753 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $764 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Jan 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $762 | Air Tanzania | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $884 | Precision Air | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $617.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Etihad Airways.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $423 to $450.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$416
12 Mar 2027 · Qatar Airways
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 5:15 p.m. · 9 h 35 min trip
1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$416 12 Mar 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $294 to $433.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 7 Nov to 12 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov | $429 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | stops unknown | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Mar 2027 | $471 | Ethiopian Airlines | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | 2 stops | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 12 Mar 2027 | $416 | Qatar Airways | Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $416.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 16 Nov – 28 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Zanzibar to Abu Dhabi?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 28% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $746 | $695 | +39% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $687 | $588 | +28% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $562 | $552 | +5% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $536 | $515 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $606 | $549 | +13% | 24 |
| 90–179 days | $630 | $554 | +18% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $706 | $670 | +32% | 7 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $352 | $352 | +0% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $352 | $294 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 60–89 days | $433 | $348 | +23% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $359 | $350 | +2% | 24 |
| 180+ days | $410 | $410 | +17% | 15 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Zanzibar → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$507
$195 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
28 Nov – 2 Dec · ZNZ → DXB · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Dar Es Salaam → Abu Dhabi
70 km from Zanzibar
$740
$38 more than flying from Zanzibar
1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 · DAR → AUH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Zanzibar → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$874
$172 more than flying to Abu Dhabi
29 Oct – 29 Oct · ZNZ → SHJ · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Zanzibar → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$250
$166 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
1 Nov · ZNZ → DXB · 1 stop
found today
Dar Es Salaam → Abu Dhabi
70 km from Zanzibar
$399
$17 less than flying from Zanzibar
8 Mar 2027 · DAR → AUH · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 28 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work