Search Flights from Madinah to Zanzibar

Quick Flight Summary from Madinah to Zanzibar

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 1,504
  • Direct flight duration 7 hour 10 min
  • Arrival airports ZNZ
  • Best days to book Friday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 1,728

Cheapest flights from Madinah to Zanzibar

Best Price

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
1 Oct, Thu15:25
Madinah – Zanzibar
22h 5m
1 stop
MEDZNZ

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
4 Sep, Fri04:45
Madinah – Zanzibar
16h 35m
2 stop
MEDZNZ

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
18 Sep, Fri04:45
Madinah – Zanzibar
16h 35m
2 stop
MEDZNZ

Flydubai

Flydubai
1 Sep, Tue17:15
Madinah – Zanzibar
12h 55m
1 stop
MEDZNZ
Shortest Flight

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
16 Sep, Wed03:45
Madinah – Zanzibar
7h 10m
1 stop
MEDZNZ

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
23 Sep, Wed03:45
Madinah – Zanzibar
7h 10m
1 stop
MEDZNZ

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudi Arabian Airlines
27 Aug, Thu18:40
Madinah – Zanzibar
14h 40m
2 stop
MEDZNZ

Flydubai

Flydubai
3 Sep, Thu17:15
Madinah – Zanzibar
11h 10m
1 stop
MEDZNZ

Flydubai

Flydubai
2 Sep, Wed00:55
Madinah – Zanzibar
1d 3h 30m
1 stop
MEDZNZ

Last update: 18 August 2026 21:56

Estimated Prices for Madinah to Zanzibar Flights

Cheapest Day24 August Monday
Best Price
SAR 1,818
Average Price
SAR 1,917
SAR 2,023
SAR 1,818
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Aug
20Thu
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23Sun
SAR 1,818
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26Wed
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SAR 2,023
31Mon
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Sep
SAR 1,910
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Madinah City Center

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl. Airport

Taxi is the fastest and easiest option to get to the airport from the city center of Medina. You can also get to the airport by renting a car or taking a bus.

Taxi

You can quickly and easily get to Medina Airport by taking a taxi from anywhere in Medina city. Taking a taxi can be a very easy way to get to Medina Airport, which is 20 kilometers away from the city center. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taxi.

Bus

You can easily and economically get to Medina Airport with the buses on which you can get from all the points in the city. The buses, which are more economical than taxis, will take you to Medina Airport comfortably and as fast as possible.

Rent a car

Renting a car is one of the most comfortable options you can choose to go to Medina Airport. You can catch your flight quickly by renting a car from the car rental offices in the city center. Please note that you can rent a car with or without a driver. Hanco, Dheeb, United International Company, Al Miftah, Bin Hadi, Daleel, Rached Al Abairi and Al Wifaq are the companies where you can rent a car.

Airport Information

Located in Medina, one of the most important cities of Saudi Arabia, the Medina Airport is 20 kilometers away from the city center. Medina Airport, which serves for international, intercity and civil flights, is also the fourth busiest airport in Saudi Arabia.

Medina Airport has more than one terminal buildings for domestic and international flights and a large number of services are provided at the airport for the passengers. At Medina Airport, there are the ATMs where you can make your money transactions and a lost property office where you can look for your lost items, as well as a health center where you can apply for your sudden health problems.

In addition to these, there are shopping stores where you can shop before or after your flight, as well as the restaurants and cafés where you can eat and drink in each terminal building.

Transportation to Zanzibar City Center from Airport

Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, also known as Kisauni Airport, is an important transportation center of the region with its distance of about 5 kilometers from the capital Zanzibar. Regular flights to European cities, to East Africa and the Middle East take place from the airport. The airport which was known as Kisauni before, is carrying the name of the first president of the country since 2010.

It is possible to travel to Israel's Tel Aviv city, Germany's Munich and Frankfurt cities, Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam, Brussels, Nairobi, Milan, Bologna and Istanbul with seasonal flights from the airport.

When you arrive at the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you can get to the center which is 5 kilometers away by taking a taxi, renting a car from one of the local Zanzibar rental companies, or with airport shuttle if you have booked in advance

Taxi

At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport you can find taxis without difficulty, especially during flight times. The taxis in Zanzibar determine their fares based on the taximeter device turned on in front of the airport terminal; you can reach your destination with a not-so-high fare thanks to the factors such as the close proximity of the airport. However, if you still have some question marks about the taxi fare that you would pay, you can go to the information desks at the airport without having to leave the terminal after your plane has landed, and you can ask the average taxi fare by showing the address you will be going to. Another way to know about the taxi fare in advance and have a more comfortable journey on this route is to discuss with the taxi drivers waiting in front of the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

Car Rental

At Abeid Amani Karume International Airport or Kisauni Airport, as it was known before, generally the local car rental companies serve to those passengers willing to rent a car. After renting your car from the companies located at the airport terminal, you can deal with a local guide or drive with a navigation device if you would like to find your way easily to the center. Car rental fares are not usually high at the airport and you will not have much difficulty driving and finding parking slot in the city. This way, if you are planning to travel between different regions of Zanzibar, you can consider renting a car and driving to the center.

Airport Shuttle

The airport shuttle service is among one of the top preferences of passengers who will stay in a large hotel, especially in the center of Zanzibar. If you are not planning to stay in a hotel in the center or the hotel you are staying at does not offer this service, it is possible for you to look online and find a private shuttle company. If you are going to get support from a local guide while you are in the city, you can also ask your guide for help finding and booking an airport shuttle. The fare you would pay in Zanzibar, where the airport is only about 5 kilometers outside the center, for a shuttle to get to the city center will usually be low. On the other hand, keep in mind that based on the distance the fare you would pay increase if you will be travelling further away from the center.

Zanzibar Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
19 Aug
Clear
23°17°
Thursday
20 Aug
Clear
21°17°
Friday
21 Aug
Clear
24°15°
Saturday
22 Aug
Cloudy
25°14°
Sunday
23 Aug
Clear
26°14°

More Information About Zanzibar

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Madinah-Zanzibar flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Madinah-Zanzibar flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Madinah-Zanzibar flights, you can use Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Madinah-Zanzibar is 2044 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Madinah-Zanzibar flights is Thursday.
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 Etihad Airways starts from approximately SAR 1,282.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Ethiopian Airlines
SAR 1,818
Emirates
SAR 2,023
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
Flydubai
SAR 1,853
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Qatar Airways
SAR 1,497
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
Etihad Airways
SAR 1,282
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Oman Air
SAR 1,478
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
Egyptair
SAR 1,693
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

Last update: 11.08.2026

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