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

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Cheap Flights from IAD to ZNZ starting at $609 One Way, $1,247 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,247 for return flights and $609 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.

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,247 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,247
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $1,247 found 4 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,253 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,253
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $1,253 found 4 days ago
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,269 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,269
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Jan 31, priced at $1,269 found 3 days ago
Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,334 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,334
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 13 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Jan 27, priced at $1,334 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 28
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,392 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,392
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, Apr 21 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Apr 28, priced at $1,392 found 5 days 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
$175 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$211 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar

3.5 out of 5
Chukwani Airport Road Chukwani Mjini Magharibi
$73 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$94 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chukwani. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and Amaan ...
Golden Palm Boutique Zanzibar
Zanzibar Lux House & Transit

Zanzibar Lux House & Transit

3 out of 5
Chukwani Zanzibar Town Magharibi
$36 nightly
The price is $41 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$41 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Amaan Stadium and Kariakoo Amusement Park ...
Zanzibar Lux House & Transit
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
$117 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$145 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"An excellent place to stay. Clean and comfortable with three swimming pools and a game room that had ping pong and foosball. Unfortunately, there can be some noise from a nearby hotel with live music, but it doesn't seem to last very late. The timbo hotel itself was quiet. The buffet breakfast was ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Tembo House Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Soko Muhogo Street Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
$65 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$83 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jaw's Corner and The Ancient Door of ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (167 reviews)
"I would highly recommend this hotel in Stone Town. It is a wonderful place to stay with very friendly staff and functional facilities. The breakfast is also decent too! Oh and the proximity to the ferry and most places. Nice gem."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2026

Spice Palace Hotel
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

4 out of 5
Kiembe Samaki, Airport Road Zanzibar Town
$175 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$211 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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
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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace ...
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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Africa House Hotel
Al Johari Hotel & Spa

Al Johari Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
116 Shangani (Stone Town) Zanzibar Town
$63 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
$80 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and room service. Popular attractions Marahubi Palace and People's ...
7.6/10 Good! (155 reviews)
"I was staying just one night to see stone town. It was well located to walk around, close to everything. The staff was great! The room was clean. Good WiFi. Breakfast good. Water pressure good. Reasonable rate. I would stay there again."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

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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Al Minar Hotel
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 Marahubi Palace and People's Palace Museum 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
$86 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
$109 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
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! (433 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
"The Mizangani Seafront Hotel was an amazing, atmospheric bit of old Zanzibar looking out on the Stone Town harbor, and across from the Dar es Salaam ferry landing. They served a wonderful breakfast on the veranda. The reception and breakfast staff were very helpful and gave us a warm welcome. Our ..."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
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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Tausi Palace Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kelele Square Zanzibar Town
$361 nightly
The price is $425 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$425 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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. ...
Zanzibar Serena 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.

IAD to ZNZ Route Info

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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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