Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) flights
An economy award from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ): Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways and Precision Air. The two airports are 373 miles (601 km) apart. Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kilimanjaro, Mombasa and Dar Es Salaam and more.
How many miles NBO to ZNZ costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Kenya Airways | 5,500 | $87–400 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NBO to ZNZ
- TCAir TanzaniaNot in an alliance
- Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- PWPrecision AirNot in an alliance
Book NBO to ZNZ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Kenya Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Kenya Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Kenya Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Kenya Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Kenya Airways
NBO to ZNZ with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kilimanjaro (JRO)Precision Air the whole wayPW
PWTC+5 - Via Mombasa (MBA)Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited and 1 more, then Discover Airlines, Safarilink and 1 moreJMOW
F2
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Precision Air and Air Tanzania the whole wayPWTC+1CQ
PW+4 - Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole wayJMUR+1TCUR
- Via Kigali (KGL)RwandAir the whole way
NBO to ZNZ: common questions
How many miles does NBO to ZNZ cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $87. These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NBO to ZNZ?
Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and Precision Air fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar (ZNZ).
How far is Nairobi from Zanzibar by plane?
Nairobi (NBO) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) are 373 miles (601 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NBO to ZNZ award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nairobi and Zanzibar?
The most direct connections are through Kilimanjaro (JRO), Mombasa (MBA), Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Entebbe (EBB) and Kigali (KGL). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Precision Air through Kilimanjaro.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.