Search Flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah

Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Jeddah

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 1,314
  • Direct flight duration 9 hour 10 min
  • Arrival airports JED
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 1,604

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Jeddah

Shortest Flight

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines
6 Sep, Sun
Zanzibar – Jeddah
9h 10m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Oman Air

Oman Air
25 Sep, Fri
Zanzibar – Jeddah
11h 10m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Oman Air

Oman Air
20 Sep, Sun
Zanzibar – Jeddah
11h 10m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Oman Air

Oman Air
30 Sep, Wed
Zanzibar – Jeddah
22h 40m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Oman Air

Oman Air
9 Oct, Fri
Zanzibar – Jeddah
1d 7h 15m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
7 Oct, Wed
Zanzibar – Jeddah
10h 5m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
2 Sep, Wed
Zanzibar – Jeddah
22h 20m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
14 Sep, Mon
Zanzibar – Jeddah
16h 40m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
11 Sep, Fri
Zanzibar – Jeddah
22h 20m
1 stop
ZNZJED

Last update: 26 August 2026 21:16

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Jeddah Flights

Cheapest Day6 September Sunday
Best Price
SAR 1,263
Average Price
SAR 1,663
SAR 2,428
SAR 1,263
SAR 2,428
27Thu
Aug
SAR 2,066
28Fri
SAR 1,624
29Sat
SAR 1,536
30Sun
SAR 1,571
31Mon
01Tue
Sep
SAR 1,680
02Wed
03Thu
04Fri
SAR 1,518
05Sat
SAR 1,263
06Sun
07Mon
08Tue
SAR 1,561
09Wed
SAR 1,550
10Thu
SAR 1,550
11Fri
SAR 1,685
12Sat
13Sun
14Mon
15Tue
16Wed
17Thu
18Fri
19Sat
20Sun
21Mon
SAR 1,513
22Tue
23Wed
SAR 1,540
24Thu
SAR 1,864
25Fri

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 Jeddah City Center from Airport

King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport

King Abdulaziz International Airport is located 19 km from the city center of Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia after the capital city Riyadh. King Abdulaziz International Airport is the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia and the 3rd largest airport in the kingdom. The airport operates both international and domestic flights and handles a significant number of passengers every year. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, a port city near Mecca, and it has an important role for Muslims going to Mecca. The airport is renowned for it’s Hajj terminal, designed specifically for Islamic pilgrims going to Mecca.

King Abdulaziz International Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flights needs. There are various transportation alternatives available to get to the city from the airport including taxis, buses, limousines, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are easily accessible at the terminal exit at King Abdulaziz International Airport. Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are a quick and safe option to get to the city. The airport doesn’t work with one specific taxi company; instead there are various taxis that are waiting outside of the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport is by bus. Buses are an affordable option, providing transportation to Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina. Buses are readily available in front of the airport. Buses are the most economical transportation alternative when compared to other options and they provide easy transportation to the city.

Limousine Rental

King Abdulaziz International Airport has a large number of limousine rental companies. You can easily get to Jeddah, Mecca and Medina by limousine. You can enjoy a pleasant ride to the city by limousine, which is one of the most comfortable and reliable transportation options.

Rental Car

Another way to get to the city from King Abdulaziz International Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. Traveling to the city by rental car is a convenient and fast transportation alternative. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Tipoa, 3 Click, Avis and Hertz.

Jeddah Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
26 Aug
Cloudy
36°31°
Thursday
27 Aug
Cloudy
36°30°
Friday
28 Aug
Cloudy
36°29°
Saturday
29 Aug
Clear
36°29°
Sunday
30 Aug
Clear
37°29°

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Jeddah flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Jeddah flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Jeddah flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Zanzibar-Jeddah is 1714 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Jeddah flights is Sunday.
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 Ethiopian Airlines starts from approximately SAR 1,263.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SAR 1,513
1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Flydubai
SAR 1,550
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Kenya Airways
SAR 1,624
1 piece cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Ethiopian Airlines
SAR 1,263
Egyptair
SAR 1,803
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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