Search Flights from Zanzibar to Riyadh

Quick Flight Summary from Zanzibar to Riyadh

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 1,460
  • Direct flight duration 13 hour 5 min
  • Arrival airports RUH
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Friday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 1,724

Cheapest flights from Zanzibar to Riyadh

Best Price

Flydubai

Flydubai
12 Sep, Sat
Zanzibar – Riyadh
14h 50m
1 stop
ZNZRUH
Shortest Flight

Oman Air

Oman Air
11 Oct, Sun
Zanzibar – Riyadh
9h 15m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Oman Air

Oman Air
16 Sep, Wed
Zanzibar – Riyadh
12h 30m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Oman Air

Oman Air
25 Sep, Fri
Zanzibar – Riyadh
12h 30m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Oman Air

Oman Air
27 Sep, Sun
Zanzibar – Riyadh
14h 10m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Oman Air

Oman Air
23 Sep, Wed
Zanzibar – Riyadh
12h 30m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Oman Air

Oman Air
2 Oct, Fri
Zanzibar – Riyadh
21h 5m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Oman Air

Oman Air
7 Oct, Wed
Zanzibar – Riyadh
12h 30m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Flydubai

Flydubai
18 Sep, Fri
Zanzibar – Riyadh
13h 5m
1 stop
ZNZRUH

Last update: 26 August 2026 23:06

Estimated Prices for Zanzibar to Riyadh Flights

Cheapest Day12 September Saturday
Best Price
SAR 1,375
Average Price
SAR 2,243
SAR 5,366
SAR 1,375
26Wed
Aug
SAR 2,820
27Thu
28Fri
SAR 5,366
29Sat
30Sun
31Mon
01Tue
Sep
02Wed
03Thu
04Fri
05Sat
06Sun
07Mon
08Tue
09Wed
10Thu
SAR 1,488
11Fri
SAR 1,375
12Sat
13Sun
14Mon
15Tue
16Wed
SAR 1,681
17Thu
SAR 1,380
18Fri
19Sat
SAR 1,591
20Sun
21Mon
22Tue
23Wed
24Thu

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 Riyadh City Center from Airport

King Khalid Intl. Airport

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 at the arrivals area of King Khalid International Airport. They are usually metered, but confirming the fare with the driver beforehand is recommended. Expect the journey to the city center to take approximately 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer alternative options to taxis with designated ride-hailing pick-up zones near terminals.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Rental Cars

Car rental agencies at the airport allow travelers to drive themselves to the city center. Ensure you have a valid international license and insurance. Parking is available at most hotels and key locations in Riyadh.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide shuttle services to and from the airport. Contact your hotel in advance to confirm pick-up arrangements and locations. These services are especially useful for first-time visitors.

Riyadh Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
26 Aug
Clear
44°33°
Thursday
27 Aug
Clear
44°32°
Friday
28 Aug
Cloudy
45°33°
Saturday
29 Aug
Cloudy
45°33°
Sunday
30 Aug
Cloudy
45°33°

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

More Information About Riyadh

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Zanzibar-Riyadh flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Zanzibar-Riyadh flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Zanzibar-Riyadh flights, you can use Abeid Amani Karume Intl. Airport as departure airport, and King Khalid Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Zanzibar-Riyadh is 2203 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Zanzibar-Riyadh flights is Saturday.
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 SAR 1,375.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Flydubai
SAR 1,375
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Ethiopian Airlines
SAR 1,681

Last update: 12.08.2026

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