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

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Cheap Flights from IAD to ZNZ starting at $582 One Way, $963 Round Trip

Prices starting at $963 for return flights and $582 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.

Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$963 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$963
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $963 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$988 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$988
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $988 found 2 days ago
Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 7
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,013 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,013
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Nov 26 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $1,013 found 5 days ago
Tue, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 16
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,058 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$1,058
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $1,058 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17
IAD
Washington
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$1,065 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,065
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Washington to Zanzibar, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,065 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, Plot No. ZAA 001, Zanzibar Town
The price is $228 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$228 total
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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! (102 reviews)
"Close to the airport. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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
The price is $194 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$194 total
per night
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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! (86 reviews)
"The beginning was a little bumpy yet after I addressed my concerns, the management in all departments including frontdesk and F&B went out of there way to make this visit for my mother and me even more memorable than expected. I have visit over 200 hotels world-wide in the last three years, and witnessed ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Madinat Al Bahr Business & Spa Hotel
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$146 total
per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (151 reviews)
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.

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! (887 reviews)
"A arrived 9h30 and didn’t have to wait till 15 o’clock to go to my room. They not only gave the room earlier but gave an upgrade. Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Tembo House Hotel
Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

5 out of 5
Kelele Square, Stone Town, Zanzibar Town
The price is $338 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$338 total
per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (238 reviews)
"This is a lovely hotel in a historic building. It’s walking distance to all the sights of Stonetown. Our room was clean and comfortable. The balcony looked out to the Indian Ocean. Staff were very helpful and friendly, particularly the receptionist who helped us with booking our transfer to the airport ..."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Resort

3.5 out of 5
Beit Al Ras, Kibweni Street, Zanzibar Town
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Zanzibar Town. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
"One of the best places I’ve stayed"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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Golden Tulip Zanzibar 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.

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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Africa House Hotel
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
SHANGANI STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR TANZANIA Plot 96, SHANGANI S, Zanzibar Town, Mjini Magharibi Region
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 Jaw's Corner and Hamamni ...
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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Al Minar Hotel
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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Zanzibar Hotel
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 Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum) and House of ...
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! (399 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
"Beautiful hotel, great location. Everything you can want from a stay. Very friendly staff. Great buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

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Mizingani Seafront Hotel
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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Tausi Palace Hotel
Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

Mbweni Ruins & Gardens

4 out of 5
Mbweni, Zanzibar Town
The price is $146 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$146 total
per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (151 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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