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Flight deals from Accra to Zanzibar

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs216,037. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zanzibar.Rs174,583 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Accra on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs174,583, select.
Zanzibar.Rs175,240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Accra on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs175,240, select.
Zanzibar.Rs176,622 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Accra on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs176,622, select.
Zanzibar.Rs179,523 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Accra on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs179,523, select.
Zanzibar.Rs180,120 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Accra on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs180,120, select.
Zanzibar.Rs184,930 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Accra on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs184,930, select.
Zanzibar.Rs185,250 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Accra on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs185,250, select.
Zanzibar.Rs185,618 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Accra on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs185,618, select.
Zanzibar.Rs190,238 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Accra on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs190,238, select.
Zanzibar.Rs190,822 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Accra on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs190,822, select.
Zanzibar.Rs207,162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Accra on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs207,162, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Accra to Zanzibar

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Accra to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jul
from Rs176,622
Aug
from Rs185,618
Sep
from Rs179,523
Oct
from Rs180,120
Nov
from Rs175,240
Dec
from Rs184,930
Jan
from Rs185,250
Feb
from Rs174,583
Mar
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Apr
from Rs190,238
May
from Rs190,822
Jun
from Rs207,162

Accra to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Accra to Zanzibar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

6km from central Zanzibar
Closest
from Rs174,583
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Dar Es Salaam

78km from central Zanzibar
Cheapest
from Rs151,816
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Accra to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs174,583
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Accra to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Accra to Zanzibar is Rs200,487. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Accra to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs200,487.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Accra to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Accra to Zanzibar is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Accra Airport and Zanzibar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zanzibar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zanzibar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Kenya Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zanzibar.

Flying from Accra Airport (ACC) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Zanzibar is three hours ahead of Accra and observes the UTC+3 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ACC to ZNZ flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between ACC and ZNZ:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Addis Ababa Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport flight is Rs174,583. A return fare right now is Rs200,487. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from ACC to ZNZ, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ACC to ZNZ.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport.

Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)

  • Of the flights that depart from Accra Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach Accra Airport from central Accra, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ACC:

Arriving at Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

When to fly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Zanzibar. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Accra Airport to Zanzibar Airport for February if you'd like to visit Zanzibar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from ACC to ZNZ in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 29ºC on average.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking.

  • Morogoro is another well-known destination in Tanzania and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar. No journey is complete without dropping by Choma Waterfalls, Selous Choma Waterfall and Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve.

Plan the rest of your trip from Accra to Zanzibar

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.