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Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Cairo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    124 KWD
  • Direct flight duration 5 hour 55 min
  • Arrival airports CAI / CCE / SPX
  • Best days to book Monday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    130 KWD

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Cairo

Cheapest Direct Flight

Egyptair

Egyptair
19 Oct, Mon
Zanzibar – Cairo
5h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZCAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
7 Nov, Sat
Zanzibar – Cairo
5h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZCAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
12 Oct, Mon
Zanzibar – Cairo
5h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZCAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
3 Oct, Sat
Zanzibar – Cairo
5h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZCAI

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
5 Nov, Thu
Zanzibar – Cairo
19h 25m
1 stop
ZNZCAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
26 Oct, Mon
Zanzibar – Cairo
6h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZCAI

Egyptair

Egyptair
28 Sep, Mon
Zanzibar – Cairo
5h 55m
Non-stop
ZNZCAI

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines
22 Oct, Thu
Zanzibar – Cairo
1d 9h 20m
2 stop
ZNZCAI

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines
16 Oct, Fri
Zanzibar – Cairo
1d 3h 25m
2 stop
ZNZCAI

Last update: 22 September 2026 13:33

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Cairo Flights

Cheapest Day19 October Monday
Best Price
120 KWD
Average Price
170 KWD
194 KWD
120 KWD
194 KWD
22Tue
Sep
194 KWD
23Wed
189 KWD
24Thu
184 KWD
25Fri
193 KWD
26Sat
184 KWD
27Sun
165 KWD
28Mon
29Tue
30Wed
188 KWD
01Thu
Oct
189 KWD
02Fri
160 KWD
03Sat
171 KWD
04Sun
148 KWD
05Mon
06Tue
07Wed
08Thu
160 KWD
09Fri
166 KWD
10Sat
183 KWD
11Sun
173 KWD
12Mon
167 KWD
13Tue
167 KWD
14Wed
162 KWD
15Thu
144 KWD
16Fri
146 KWD
17Sat
174 KWD
18Sun
120 KWD
19Mon
166 KWD
20Tue
159 KWD
21Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Zanzibar City Center

Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Kisauni Airport, as it was known before, is located about 5 kilometers outside the center of Zanzibar. The passengers who will travel to the airport from the center often choose to take a taxi ride that would last only a few minutes considering the short distance.

Guests staying in the centrally located hotels can make benefit of the shuttles offered by the hotel free of charge or at reasonable prices.

If you would like to travel to the airport terminal in Zanzibar with a means of transportation outside the shuttles and taxi, it is a good idea to keep in mind that you have the chance to rent a car. Rental vehicles, usually provided by local Zanzibar companies, are extremely practical to reach the airport and other points of the country.

Taxi 

When you travel to the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is about 5 kilometers from the center of Zanzibar, with Zanzibar taxis that you can take from the center, you will be travelling with a practical means that also helps you to carry your luggage comfortably at. Taxis are not only practical, useful and convenient, but also vehicles that can be considered economic in the region. If you need to arrive at the airport very early in the morning or late at night, you are advised to book a taxi in advance. Apart from this, you can also easily call taxi without prior booking during the day and enjoy the comfortable and easy ride to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport that lasts around 10 minutes.

Car Rental

Renting a car in Zanzibar and getting to the airport with your rental car is a method that you would have to choose via local car rental companies. You can find a local car rental company office in the center and reach Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with your rental car in about ten minutes and park your car at the airport terminal. If you prefer delivering the car you have rented in the region at the airport, it should be enough to share this opinion in advance with the car rental company you have rented your car from. If you need to wait a while at the airport after arriving to the terminal with your rental car, you can use the car park of Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Airport Shuttle

Your centrally located hotel can provide private shuttle for you to reach the airport terminal. Moreover, your hotel may offer this service free of charge or at a very convenient fare. You can book a seat on these shuttles departing from the center and going to the airport by contacting your hotel in advance to see if they are providing this option. However, if your hotel does not offer this service but you still have to go to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport with these vehicles, you can search online about other shuttle options serving in the region. It is possible for you to make a reservation for the shuttle that would pick you up from your door until a few hours before your flight.

Airport Information

The terminal of the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is often used for seasonal flights to the major centers of Europe and the Middle East, is not too big. The airport terminal, however, provides many basic services that you may need. Waiting lounges, information desks from where you can get detailed information about the area, and places where you can eat help you to spend your time while waiting at the airport. You have the chance to travel to cities like Istanbul, Nairobi, Warsaw, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Mombasa, Tel Aviv, Prague, Amsterdam, and Brussels thanks to the direct and connected flights operated from the airport at certain times.

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to the city center from Cairo International Airport. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation from the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available within the airport. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to Cairo from the airport. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Cairo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
22 Sep
Clear
32°22°
Wednesday
23 Sep
Cloudy
34°22°
Thursday
24 Sep
Cloudy
34°23°
Friday
25 Sep
Cloudy
32°22°
Saturday
26 Sep
Cloudy
31°19°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Cairo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Cairo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Cairo flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Zanzibar-Cairo is 2782 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Cairo flights is Monday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Egyptair starts from approximately 117 KWD.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Precision Air
188 KWD
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Saudi Arabian Airlines
158 KWD
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Gulf Air
184 KWD
1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Egyptair
117 KWD
1 piece cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Kenya Airways
171 KWD
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines
166 KWD
Oman Air
144 KWD
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
159 KWD
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 20.09.2026

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