What is the Chennai to Zanzibar flight ticket price?

The Chennai to Zanzibar round trip flight ticket price starts from ₹33,304, with an average price of ₹65,026 over the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly Chennai to Zanzibar?

The best month to fly is November, whereas August is identified as the worst month for travel. While specific monthly fares are not itemized beyond the 12-month average of Rs 65,026, November is recommended over high-crowd months like December.

How much does a Chennai to Zanzibar trip cost?

The average round-trip fare tracked across 16,175 fares is Rs 65,026 with a minimum of Rs 33,304. Once in Zanzibar, the daily budget per person ranges between Rs 2,500 and Rs 5,500.

How far in advance should I book Chennai to Zanzibar flights?

Booking 31-60 days in advance yields the lowest average fare of Rs 107,062 compared to other windows. Prices rise sharply as departure nears, averaging Rs 166,868 for bookings made within 0-7 days.

Which airlines fly Chennai to Zanzibar and are there non-stops?

Airlines operating on this route include Air Arabia, Etihad, Ethiopian, Air India, EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Akasa Air, Emirates, flydubai, Air Tanzania, Gulf Air, Oman Air, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and SriLankan. There are no confirmed non-stop flights available for this journey.

How many days is ideal for a Zanzibar trip from India?

The daily budget of Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,500 supports a stay focused on top attractions like Stone Town and Nungwi Beach. A trip length allowing time for Spice tours and Snorkeling fits well within the recommended budget tier.

Do Indians need a visa for Zanzibar?

Indians receive a visa on arrival at the Zanzibar airport which costs approximately ₹5,000. This visa is valid for 30 days and can be obtained directly upon arrival.

What is the best time to visit Zanzibar?

November is the best month to visit, while August is the worst month due to high crowd levels and weather conditions. Crowds are low in April but weather is rainy, whereas July offers warm dry weather with high crowds.

What are the top things to do in Zanzibar?

Top attractions include Stone Town, Nungwi Beach, Pemba Island, Spice plantations, and Jozani Forest. These locations offer experiences ranging from beach relaxation and snorkeling to spice tours.

Chennai to Zanzibar Round Trip Flights | Prices from ₹33,304

Best round trip available now

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RT prices 9% above average — wait if your dates are flexible

₹71,008

return ticket · per person · 12 nights · Oman Air

Outbound

2026-10-13

MAA → ZNZ · 1 stop · 9h 5m

₹36,511

Return

2026-10-25

ZNZ → MAA · 1 stop · 9h 0m

₹34,497

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Best Chennai–Zanzibar return dates

Top 6 combos sorted by deal score

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₹71,008

10 13 → 10 25

12 nights

Oman Air

₹71,911

11 06 → 11 08

2 nights

Oman Air

₹71,936

11 06 → 11 15

9 nights

Oman Air

₹73,305

10 13 → 11 08

26 nights

Oman Air

₹73,324

10 29 → 11 08

10 nights

Oman Air

₹73,330

10 13 → 11 15

33 nights

Oman Air

Per person · Economy · Both legs included

Price by trip length

Cheapest RT found per stay duration

₹71k

2-3d

₹74k

4-6d

₹71k

7-9d

₹71k

10-14d

₹73k

15d+

Longer stays often unlock cheaper per-night fares when airlines fill mid-week seats.

When to book for the best price

Average one-way fare by booking window

0-7 days

₹166,868

2,639 fares

8-14 days

₹141,320

2,583 fares

15-30 days

₹125,236

5,740 fares

31-60 days

₹107,062

5,213 fares

Booking at the optimal window saves ₹59,806 per ticket vs last-minute fares.

Best month for Chennai–Zanzibar round trip

Monthly average fare · weather · crowds

Jul Nov

Month	Avg OW fare	OW low	Verdict	Weather	Crowd
Jul	₹168,019	₹86,896	Expensive	Warm/Dry	High
Aug	₹172,238	₹48,245	Expensive	Warm/Dry	High
Sep	₹126,132	₹38,218	Expensive	Warm/Dry	Medium
Oct	₹100,542	₹33,304	Expensive	Warm/Dry	Medium
NovCHEAPEST	₹83,800	₹35,117	Expensive	Warm/Rainy	High