Cheap flights from YOW to ZNZ (Macdonald-Cartier Intl. to Zanzibar Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from YOW to ZNZ starting at $795 One Way, $2,246 Round Trip

Prices starting at $2,246 for return flights and $795 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, Aug 30 - Sun, Jan 3
YOW
Ottawa
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$2,246 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$2,246
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from Ottawa to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Jan 3, priced at $2,246 found 4 days ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22
YOW
Ottawa
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$2,294 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$2,294
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Ottawa to Zanzibar, returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $2,294 found 3 days ago
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22
YOW
Ottawa
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$2,329 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$2,329
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Aug 13 from Ottawa to Zanzibar, returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $2,329 found 3 days ago
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Jan 3
YOW
Ottawa
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$2,381 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$2,381
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from Ottawa to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Jan 3, priced at $2,381 found 4 days ago
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Jan 3
YOW
Ottawa
ZNZ
Zanzibar
$2,400 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$2,400
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from Ottawa to Zanzibar, returning Sun, Jan 3, priced at $2,400 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 $193 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$193 total
per night
Jul 18 - Jul 19
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 Jul 14 to Jul 15
$68 total
per night
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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 $97 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$97 total
per night
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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
The price is $138 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$138 total
per night
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (996 reviews)
"Great location and fine hotel. Room was nice and had great air conditioning, and the pools were lovely. Breakfast was okay, and the reception organised a good excursion for us which was good value for money."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

Tembo House Hotel
Park Hyatt Zanzibar

Park Hyatt Zanzibar

5 out of 5
Shangani Street Zanzibar Town
The price is $594 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$594 total
per night
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (281 reviews)
"All the staff were amazing especially the concierge manager and management"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Tembo B&B Apartments

Tembo B&B Apartments

4 out of 5
Shangani St. Zanzibar Town Mjini Magharibi
The price is $85 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$85 total
per night
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"I was mislead. I knew my room wasn't in the main hotel building, but it was supposed to be right across the street (where there was another nice building) Instead, I had to walk past two buildings, through a little parking lot, and down a muddy alley to get to my building. I think I paid extra for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Tembo B&B Apartments
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
The price is $91 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$91 total
per night
Jul 25 - Jul 26
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
The price is $115 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$115 total
per night
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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! (421 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, laundry

Travelers say...
"Exactly as advertised . Very nice hotel . Would stay here again"

Reviewed on Jul 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
The price is $364 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$364 total
per night
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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.

YOW to ZNZ Route Info

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Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Ottawa International Airport to Zanzibar Airport?
It's a long way from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) — in fact, 15 hours and 55 minutes at least. But all that time cooped up in the cabin doesn't need to be difficult. Be prepared and bring all the basics like your toothbrush and a blanket.
How many hours flight from Ottawa Intl. Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
Ordinarily, the trip from YOW to ZNZ lasts 15 hours and 57 minutes. If you're hoping to get some decent sleep, bring essentials like a good neck pillow, a comfy eye mask and a set of earplugs.
What airlines have the most flights from Ottawa International Airport to Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ)?
Do some people-watching, have a coffee, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to be a bore! If you're traveling between Ottawa and Zanzibar Town, you can't fly direct. Plan to make a stop somewhere.

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