Flights to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Compare flights to Zanzibar from Nigeria. Depart Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN), Enugu (ENU), Calabar (CBQ), Benin City (BNI), Owerri (QOW), Asaba (ABB), Ibadan (IBA), Anambra (ANA), Yola (YOL), Sokoto (SKO), Uyo (QUO) and Jos (JOS) for Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ) and pay in Naira on Wakanow.
Why book Zanzibar flights on Wakanow?
- Fares shown in Naira, with local payment methods.
- Compare airlines from Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN), Enugu (ENU), Calabar (CBQ), Benin City (BNI), Owerri (QOW), Asaba (ABB), Ibadan (IBA), Anambra (ANA), Yola (YOL), Sokoto (SKO), Uyo (QUO) and Jos (JOS) in one search.
- 24/7 support and a Wakanow booking file after you pay.
- Dedicated route pages into Zanzibar for one-way or return trips.
Which is the cheapest month to fly to Zanzibar?
April and May (after the long rains start) are usually quieter and cheaper than the July–October safari peak for Zanzibar.
- Skip school holidays, Christmas and February half-term when you can.
- Tuesday and Wednesday departures are often softer than Friday night.
- Book 6–8 weeks ahead — last-minute seats to Zanzibar jump quickly.
Who flies to Zanzibar from Nigeria?
- Airlines travellers compare most: Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
- Nonstop may run seasonally from Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN), Enugu (ENU), Calabar (CBQ), Benin City (BNI), Owerri (QOW), Asaba (ABB), Ibadan (IBA), Anambra (ANA), Yola (YOL), Sokoto (SKO), Uyo (QUO) and Jos (JOS) — not always daily.
- One-stop via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or Europe when nonstop is full or expensive.
How to book flights to Zanzibar
- Pick a departure airport from Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN), Enugu (ENU), Calabar (CBQ), Benin City (BNI), Owerri (QOW), Asaba (ABB), Ibadan (IBA), Anambra (ANA), Yola (YOL), Sokoto (SKO), Uyo (QUO) and Jos (JOS).
- Choose Zanzibar (or a city below), dates and passengers.
- Compare cabin, bags and total travel time, then pay in Naira on wakanow.com.
People also ask about flights to Zanzibar
April and May (after the long rains start) are usually quieter and cheaper than the July–October safari peak for Zanzibar. Mid-week seats (Tuesday/Wednesday) booked 6–8 weeks out often beat weekend and last-minute fares.
Searches from Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano (KAN), Enugu (ENU), Calabar (CBQ), Benin City (BNI), Owerri (QOW), Asaba (ABB), Ibadan (IBA), Anambra (ANA), Yola (YOL), Sokoto (SKO), Uyo (QUO) and Jos (JOS) often show Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Nonstop is not always daily — also compare one-stop options via the Gulf, Istanbul, Addis Ababa or European hubs.
Check official travel advice before you go. Use registered hotels, trusted transfers and keep documents current. Wakanow issues the ticket; entry and health rules are set by the destination.
Outside school holidays and weekends. A 7-night return booked mid-week usually undercuts last-minute trips to Zanzibar.
It depends on schedule, baggage and price. Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines appear often on from Nigeria searches. Also compare Air Peace, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Kenya Airways and Royal Air Maroc on Wakanow.
Fares move with dates, cabin and how early you book. Pay in Naira on wakanow.com. Add hotel, transfers and activities — a city week costs far less than safari or resort time.
Budget the ticket plus a mid-range hotel, meals and local transport. Safari lodges, beach resorts or large cities raise the total. Use live prices rather than a fixed average.
Pack layers, a hat, sunscreen and a light fleece for early game drives. Parks around Zanzibar are easiest in the dry months. Lodge transfers are booked separately from your Wakanow ticket.
Yes. Wakanow shows fares in Naira for travellers in Nigeria, with local payment options and 24/7 support.
Pick a departure airport below to see times into Zanzibar.