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Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Madinah

  • Lowest recent price
    1,916 SAR
  • Direct flight duration 31 hour 50 min
  • Arrival airports MED
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Thursday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    1,372 SAR

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Madinah

Shortest Flight

Flydubai

Flydubai
11 Nov, Wed
Zanzibar – Madinah
1d 7h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–MED

Flydubai

Flydubai
13 Nov, Fri
Zanzibar – Madinah
1d 7h 50m
1 stop
ZNZ–MED

Last update: 11 November 2026 07:57

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Madinah Flights

Cheapest Day11 November Wednesday
Best Price
1,916 SAR
Average Price
1,916 SAR
1,916 SAR
1,916 SAR
1,916 SAR
11Wed
Nov
1,916 SAR
13Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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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 Madinah City Center from Airport

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl. Airport

Medina, one of the most important cities of Saudi Arabia with Mecca and the capital Riyadh, has Medina Airport which is 20 kilometers away from the city center. At Medina Airport, the Saudi Arabia’s fourth busiest airport, regional flights are arranged as well as the international flights. Transportation to the city center from the airport is very easy and different transportation options are available. In addition to this, you can benefit from numerous services before or after your flight, as well as you can enjoy your time with various activities.

Taxi

You can take a quick taxi ride from Medina Airport to the city center. The taxis that go to many parts of the city can be extremely comfortable and quick to reach the city center.

Bus

You can easily get to the city center by city buses on which you can get from the terminal building at Medina Airport. You can travel more economically and easily with the buses that allow you to go to the city center in a little longer time compared to taxi option.

Rent a car

Another option to get you to the city center from Medina Airport is to rent a car. You can quickly reach the city center with the car you can rent from the car rental offices at the airport. You can make an extremely comfortable journey with the car rental system that allows you to reach the city center by driving your rental car as you wish. At the airport, you can choose from the following car rental companies: Hanco, Dheeb, United International Company, Al Miftah, Bin Hadi, Daleel, Rached Al Abairi and Al Wifaq.

Madinah Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Monday
9 Nov
Clear
30°16°
Tuesday
10 Nov
Clear
27°18°
Today
Wednesday
11 Nov
Clear
26°14°
Thursday
12 Nov
Clear
25°16°
Friday
13 Nov
Clear
30°15°

Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Zanzibar Madinah

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Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Madinah flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Madinah flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Madinah flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Intl. Airport for arrival.
The straight-line distance between Zanzibar and Madinah is about 2044 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 31 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Madinah 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 Flydubai starts from approximately 1,813 SAR.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Flydubai
1,813 SAR
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece x 7 kg of cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 07.11.2026

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