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

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Cheap Flights from IAD to ZNZ starting at $598 One Way, $1,164 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,164 for return flights and $598 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, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,164 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$1,164
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 1 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $1,164 found 5 hours ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,232 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,232
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $1,232 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 1
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,253 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$1,253
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Austrian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $1,253 found 19 hours ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,270 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,270
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $1,270 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,284 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,284
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $1,284 found 4 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
The price is $207 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$207 total
per night
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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
The price is $68 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$68 total
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 Beach Resort

Zanzibar Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
Mazizini Zanzibar Town
The price is $108 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$108 total
per night
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kariakoo Amusement Park and Peace ...
Zanzibar Beach Resort
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
$111 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$137 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,002 reviews)
"All was well during our stay"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Tembo House Hotel
Spice Palace Hotel

Spice Palace Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Soko Muhogo Street Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi Region
$60 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$76 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (162 reviews)
"I love staying in Stonetown and this was the perfect location. The staff was very nice and the accommodations were satisfactory. It is an older property, as are most accommodations in Stonetown but the room was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Spice Palace Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
$345 nightly
The price is $407 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$407 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
"Very recommended! Amazing hotel! Great location. Extremely helpful staff!!!"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

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 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
$64 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$82 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
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! (154 reviews)
"Room cleanliness"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

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
$74 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$96 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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! (430 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
"Overall the staff was nice and the place is decent but I booked a Seaview room only to be told when I arrived that the described seaview room is actually a poolview room... I was not offered an alternative."

Reviewed on Aug 28, 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 Sep 11 to Sep 12
$425 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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

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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