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

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Cheap Flights from IAD to ZNZ starting at $587 One Way, $1,111 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,111 for return flights and $587 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.

Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, Apr 30
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,111 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,111
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Thu, Apr 30, priced at $1,111 found 4 days ago
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,121 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,121
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, Apr 13 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $1,121 found 6 days ago
Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 29
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,164 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$1,164
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Mar 29, priced at $1,164 found 22 hours ago
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,235 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,235
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $1,235 found 2 days ago
Thu, May 14 - Wed, May 20
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,239 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,239
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, May 14 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $1,239 found 2 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 Zanzibar Town
$147 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$179 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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. ...
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport
Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel

5 out of 5
Mbweni Street Zanzibar Town Zanzibar
Book a stay at this 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! (97 reviews)
This property is beautiful and breathtaking. The views and the finishes are immaculate. Everything was clean and luxurious. The food and the staff on the other hand were not. It took over an hour for our food and waters to come. The orders were totally wrong. 2/3 of us actually got sick because they ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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Green Turaco

Green Turaco

3 out of 5
48 Buyu Street Chukwani Mjini Magharibi
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Chukwani. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Amaan Stadium and Kariakoo Amusement ...
6.6/10 (9 reviews)
Check in was horrible. Slow and they didnt even know I had booked. Multiple calls were made before i saw my room My room was not nice. Hair on the floor in the bathroom. No bathroom mat. FLUSH DIDNT WORK. I had to use the bidet to fill up the water. Flies in the room. No soap. Luckily i had my own. ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024

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Green Turaco
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
Book a stay at this 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! (955 reviews)
Nice room with small balcony overlooking the pool. Good air-con and plenty of hot water for showers. Staff very friendly and happy to help, great breakfast. Overall good value for money especially as paid for with Tesco vouchers..

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

4 out of 5
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
$56 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$74 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Freddie Mercury Museum and Shangani ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing. I would definitely recommend this to others.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Tembo B&B Apartments
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
$345 nightly
The price is $407 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$407 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Park Hyatt 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.

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 hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Chapwani Island and Masingini Forest are located ...
4.8/10 (6 reviews)
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
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi ...
7.6/10 Good! (164 reviews)
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
Book a stay at this 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! (154 reviews)
Room cleanliness

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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
SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, a full-service spa, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Jaw's Corner and Hamamni ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (275 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 hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions People's Palace Museum and Marahubi Palace are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
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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Zanzibar Hotel
Asmini Palace Hotel

Asmini Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Kiponda Street Zanzibar Town
Stay at this hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of Wonders ...
7.8/10 Good! (53 reviews)
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
Book a stay at this 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! (408 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
convenient location, good facility, kind and helpful staff, but so loudy due to too close to some ports

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Tausi Palace Hotel

Tausi Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Baghani Street Zanzibar Town
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions The Ancient Door of Stone ...
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Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni Zanzibar Town
$119 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$147 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (159 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The hotel was pleasant but a bit shabbier than the pictures suggested, also the check-in time was indicated as 7am on the booking but was actually 3pm

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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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