Cheap flights from IAD to ZNZ (Washington Dulles Intl. to Zanzibar Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from IAD to ZNZ starting at $508 One Way, $948 Round Trip

Prices starting at $948 for return flights and $508 for one-way flights to Zanzibar Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 6
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$948 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$948
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $948 found 4 days ago
Sun, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 2
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$964 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$964
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sun, Nov 23 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Dec 2, priced at $964 found 2 days ago
Sun, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 2
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$965 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$965
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, Nov 23 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Dec 2, priced at $965 found 2 days ago
Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 2
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$974 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$974
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Dec 2, priced at $974 found 4 days ago
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, May 5
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$993 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$993
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $993 found 12 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Zanzibar Intl.

Airport Hotels near Zanzibar Intl.

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

4 out of 5
Kiembe Samaki, Airport Road, Plot No. ZAA 001, Zanzibar Town
$165 nightly
The price is $200 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$200 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
"Very convenient for a stay near the airport which is within a 10 min. Walking distance"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5 out of 5
Mbweni Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Great staff, food, bar, room, ocean view, ocean access, pool, transportation, and convenience!"

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

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Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Chukwani Airport Road, Chukwani, Mjini Magharibi
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Chukwani. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and ...
7.8/10 Good! (56 reviews)
"The property is decent, however, the road to get there is really bad. The staff are great!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

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Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Zanzibar

Tembo House Hotel

Tembo House Hotel

4 out of 5
Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (843 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the stay. Great staff great hotel great location"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

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Maru Maru Hotel

Maru Maru Hotel

3 out of 5
Gizenga Street, Shangani, Zanzibar Town, Zanzibar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (536 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice. Good customer service 👍"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
$87 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$110 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Zanzibar Ferry Terminal ...
8/10 Very Good! (105 reviews)
"much improved stay this time, same room just by chance"

Reviewed on May 30, 2025

Golden Tulip Stonetown Boutique
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Zanzibar Hotels With Airport Transportation

Abla Beach Apartments

Abla Beach Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Beit-El-Ras, Mtoni, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are ...
Poor facilities
"My stay at the apartment was not comfortable, the staff at the reception were not very helpful, the rooms needs repair, the bath tub not working properly.. apartment not equipped with self tools for cooking etc."

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2020

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Abla Beach Apartments
Africa House Hotel

Africa House Hotel

4 out of 5
Shangani, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi ...
"Ok, very expensive for the experience. Sea view rooms are extremely noisy."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2022

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Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
116 Shangani (Stone Town), Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Mbweni Ruins and People's ...
7.6/10 Good! (152 reviews)
Great location, amazing architectural history
"A wonderful hotel, fabulous location, bristling with architectural history - a stunning building. On the room - there was no safe; bed too big for the room layout (a big bed is a good thing); the mattress was a bit "tired"; TV channels poor - needs DSTV ..... otherwise fabulous"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Al Johari Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Zanzibar Hotels

Al-Minar Hotel

Al-Minar Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Plot 96 Shangani, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Slave Market and Christ ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
No nonsense hotel with good service
"We enjoyed our 2 night stay at Al Minar. Good value for money, located close to all the 5 star hotels, but this one is affordable. Especially the family room which fitted us nicely."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2023

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Zanzibar Hotel

Zanzibar Hotel

3 out of 5
Off Bhangani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace ...
"We booked the Zanzibar Hotel in February 2019 for a stay in August. The week before we travelled we contacted the hotel to request an airport transfer, which their website said they offered. They replied to our Expedia message by saying that the hotel was undergoing refurbishment but we would be ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2019

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Asmini Palace Hotel

Asmini Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Kiponda Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Shakti Temple and Malindi Mosque are located ...
Fantastic breakfast
"I would say they have the best breakfast I have tried in Stone Town, and trust me, I have tried several."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

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Asmini Palace Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Zanzibar

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

4 out of 5
Mizingani Road, Malindi district, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (385 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
"A perfect location in the Town. Lovely breakfast choice, helpful friendly staff. The pool was shaded but a welcome relief. The room was huge and hreat. The taps were a bit wonky but othetwise a hotel that i could easily recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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Tausi Palace Hotel

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum ...
"Very good location. Great staff! Affordable room rates."

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2020

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Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
$223 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$266 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Peace Memorial Museum and Kariakoo Amusement ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, babysitting, on the beach, laundry

Ocean view
"Great hotel next to the ocean. Our room had an amazing view of the ocean. The restaurant had great food and the staff were extremely nice. Great customer service."

Reviewed on May 1, 2025

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

IAD to ZNZ Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
IAD Address & GPS
Address:
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles VA, 20166
United States
IATA Code:
IAD
Longitude:
-77.447735
Latitude:
38.95315
Time Zone:
America/New_York
ZNZ Address & GPS
Address:
Zanzibar ,
United Republic of Tanzania
IATA Code:
ZNZ
Longitude:
39.221185
Latitude:
-6.218466
Time Zone:
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Zanzibar Airport?
If you're about to fly from Dulles Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ), get set to change planes. Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates and Turkish Airlines are airlines that operate on this route with only one stopover. Use the layover to stretch out your legs and try a local delicacy or two.
What is the shortest flight from Dulles Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
Select a good seat, because you'll be planted on it for a considerable time on your Washington to Zanzibar Town trip. The fastest flight time from Dulles Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Airport is 17 hours and 7 minutes.
How many hours flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Zanzibar Airport?
Don't be concerned about the 17 hours and 8 minutes that you'll spend in the air between IAD and ZNZ. It may be a lengthy journey, but a few movies, a thrilling novel and a good snooze will help pass the time.
What airlines have the most flights from IAD to Zanzibar Airport?
Currently, there are no airlines that operate direct flights from Dulles Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ). But never fear. There will be plenty of single or multi-stop options available.

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