Which airports can I use when flying from Manila to Zanzibar?

Flights from Manila to Zanzibar usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).

Which airports do connecting flights from Manila to Zanzibar pass through?

Connecting flights from Manila to Zanzibar most commonly pass through: • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 82% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 18% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manila to Zanzibar?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Manila to Zanzibar. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₱54,342 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱120,712, a difference of ₱66,370. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Manila to Zanzibar?

A nonstop flight from Manila to Zanzibar takes 00m, covering 14,960 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Manila to Zanzibar?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Manila to Zanzibar changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about ₱71,974 to ₱94,769. That means the highest observed fare was about 31% higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Manila to Zanzibar looking right now?

One-way fares from Manila to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱47,233, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Manila to Zanzibar?

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 26m, compared with 21h 39m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

What is the time difference between Manila and Zanzibar?

Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Manila (Eastern Africa Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car rental options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?

Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱926 for economy cars. Top options include: • Autounion Car Rental • Final Rentals • Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar • FlexWays • H-Lead Hospitality

How much should I expect to pay for a Manila to Zanzibar flight?

Round-trip flights from Manila to Zanzibar range from ₱74,119 to ₱104,350, with an average of ₱90,375 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱74,119 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Manila to Zanzibar?

Round-trip flights from Manila to Zanzibar typically range from ₱74,119 to ₱104,350. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₱71,974, on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Zanzibar?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Zanzibar. It’s 40% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 33% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Manila to Zanzibar?

Ethiopian Air (₱71,974) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Manila to Zanzibar in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Manila to Zanzibar?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is the most popular layover for the Manila to Zanzibar route. 82% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ADD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Manila to Zanzibar?

Flights via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of ₱103,437. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Manila to Zanzibar, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) had the shortest average connection time for Manila to Zanzibar layovers at 10h 12m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

₱71,974

Typical prices: ₱74,119–₱104,350

Ethiopian Air

Fri 12/28Sun 1/14

MNL - ZNZ • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

₱17,317

Typical prices: ₱42,628-₱98,906

Etihad Airways

Mon 12/31

MNL - ZNZ • 1 stop

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There are currently no nonstop flights between Manila and Zanzibar. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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December

Cheapest • 33% price drop

June

Most popular

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Top layover airports

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD)

Cheapest • Avg ₱103,437 (round-trip)

Dubai Intl (DXB)

Shortest trip • 21h 39m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manila to Zanzibar

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

8:30 pm - 10:55 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 6:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱71,974Ethiopian Air

8 hours ago

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 21

8:30 pm - 12:55 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

21h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 6:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱75,122Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

8:30 pm - 3:15 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

35h 45m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole Arusha Kilimanjaro

7:10 pm - 6:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱77,200Ethiopian Air

8 hours ago

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

5:45 am - 10:55 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

34h 10m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Muscat Seeb Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 9:30 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

28h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Muscat Seeb

₱78,019Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

7:45 pm - 10:55 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

20h 10m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 6:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱78,271Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

5:45 am - 10:55 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

34h 10m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Muscat Seeb Addis Ababa Bole

5:15 pm - 1:05 amZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

26h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Hong Kong Intl

₱78,397Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

8:30 pm - 10:55 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

19h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Addis Ababa Bole

7:10 pm - 6:15 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

18h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Hong Kong Intl

₱78,649Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 14

4:25 pm - 6:15 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 50m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

12:05 pm - 9:55 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

28h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Muscat Seeb Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₱80,916Multiple Airlines

8 hours ago

Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 6

9:35 am - 10:55 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 20m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

4:05 am - 3:25 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₱81,671Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 6

9:35 am - 10:55 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-ZNZ Zanzibar Intl

30h 20m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dubai Intl Addis Ababa Bole

4:05 am - 3:25 pmZNZ Zanzibar Intl-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

30h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dubai Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₱82,490Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Manila to Zanzibar flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Manila to Zanzibar? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Manila to Zanzibar departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Zanzibar?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manila to Zanzibar. It’s 40% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 33% higher.

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High season	June
Cheapest flight	₱17,317

The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manila to Zanzibar based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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How long is a flight from Manila to Zanzibar?
A nonstop flight from Manila to Zanzibar takes 00m, covering 14,960 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Manila to Zanzibar?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Manila to Zanzibar flight?
Round-trip flights from Manila to Zanzibar range from ₱74,119 to ₱104,350, with an average of ₱90,375 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱74,119 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Manila to Zanzibar changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about ₱71,974 to ₱94,769. That means the highest observed fare was about 31% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Manila to Zanzibar looking right now?
One-way fares from Manila to Zanzibar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱47,233, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.
Which car rental options are available at Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ)?
Zanzibar Intl Airport (ZNZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱926 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Karibu Kwetu Zanzibar
• FlexWays
• H-Lead Hospitality
Which airports can I use when flying from Manila to Zanzibar?
Flights from Manila to Zanzibar usually depart from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) and arrive at Zanzibar Intl (ZNZ).
Which airports do connecting flights from Manila to Zanzibar pass through?
Connecting flights from Manila to Zanzibar most commonly pass through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 18% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Manila to Zanzibar?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Manila to Zanzibar. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₱54,342 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱120,712, a difference of ₱66,370.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Manila to Zanzibar?
Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 26m, compared with 21h 39m via Dubai Intl (DXB).
What is the time difference between Manila and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Manila (Eastern Africa Time vs Philippine Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average ₱54,342, about ₱66,370 less than Friday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Manila to Zanzibar trip for December. Fares historically average ₱60,388 round-trip in that month - typically ₱43,953 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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