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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mumbai to Zanzibar flights are currently cheapest in March.

Mumbai to Zanzibar: Alternative routes

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

Mumbai to Zanzibar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$876
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Mumbai to Zanzibar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Mumbai to Zanzibar is $876. 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 Mumbai to Zanzibar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $876.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Mumbai to Zanzibar.
The cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Zanzibar is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Mumbai Airport to Zanzibar Airport on Saturday, 14 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Mumbai 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know

  • Zanzibar's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Zanzibar two hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BOM to ZNZ flight.

  • During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BOM and ZNZ:

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • $481 is currently the best price for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. Return flights start at $876. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BOM to ZNZ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.

  • Getting cheap flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BOM to ZNZ.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

  • Of all flights leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 61.63% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To reach Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from central Mumbai, it takes about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BOM:

Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar

  • From Zanzibar International Airport, Zanzibar is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Zanzibar in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Zanzibar, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from BOM to ZNZ in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.

Explore more of Tanzania

  • Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Zanzibar. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.

  • Around 177 kilometres south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another essential stop in Tanzania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.

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