Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is 1 hour ahead of Zanzibar, where Zanzibar International Airport is located.
Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most traveled route, with 22 weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from ZNZ to DXB is with flydubai at 22:20. Choose the first departure with flydubai at 06:00 if you want to get going early.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from ZNZ to Dubai. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can catch a direct flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai that touches down at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Take to the skies with flydubai. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai.
You'll need an e-visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a passport from Tanzania and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
ZNZ is approximately 6 kilometres from central Zanzibar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ZNZ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Dubai
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai is 186 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 300 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ZNZ to Dubai. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
After your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from ZNZ to Dubai at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dubai in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Dubai for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from ZNZ to Dubai sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
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