Flights Zanzibar → Colombo
As of November 2026, economy flights from Zanzibar to Colombo have a typical range USD 795–2291, median USD 1170. Full range across all 142 offers: USD 500–6638. We found 56% of 142 offers from budget carriers (around USD 1151) and 44% from full-service carriers (around USD 1183).
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Best offers by airline: Zanzibar → Colombo
Based on 142 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Zanzibar → Colombo
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian Air | Included | Included | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| flydubai | — | USD 100 | — |
| Etihad Airways | — | Included | — |
| Air Tanzania | Included | Included | — |
| Kenya Airways | — | Included | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| RwandAir | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| EgyptAir | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Royal Air Maroc | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Zanzibar to Colombo cost?
Based on 142 offers · November 2026
Zanzibar to Colombo flights ranged from USD 500 to USD 6638 across 142 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 2034 and premium fares around 4490 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 142 offers.
These 142 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 912 and USD 1905
What hidden fees do Zanzibar to Colombo flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Zanzibar to Colombo routes. The breakdown below is based on 142 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| ET | 10 | 1% |
| QR | 20 | 2% |
| FZ | 103 | 12% |
| EY | 15 | 1% |
| TC | 0 | 0% |
| KQ | 10 | 1% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| WB | 10 | 1% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| MS | 8 | 0% |
| MH | 15 | 1% |
| AT | 10 | 0% |
| AF | 12 | 0% |
flydubai: base ~USD 774 + fees USD 103 = ~USD 877 total. EgyptAir: base ~USD 1931 + fees USD 8 = ~USD 1939 total.
flydubai's USD 103 ancillary fees narrow the gap with EgyptAir's lower-fee model — the USD 1157 base difference shrinks to USD 1062 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Zanzibar to Colombo?
16 airlines flew Zanzibar to Colombo in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Ethiopian Airlines), fares ranged USD 661–1096 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ethiopian Airlines | 10 | 661–1096 | 726 | 10 (1%) |
 flydubai | 5 | 745–1139 | 834 | n/a |
 H1 | 1 | — | 834 | n/a |
 flydubai | 11 | 793–985 | 877 | 103 (12%) |
 Qatar Airways | 9 | 680–1059 | 880 | 20 (2%) |
 TC | 12 | 881–1101 | 915 | 0 (0%) |
 Kenya Airways | 10 | 922–2088 | 1107 | 10 (1%) |
 PW | 21 | 892–1844 | 1151 | n/a |
 Rwandair | 1 | — | 1183 | 10 (1%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 6 | 1184–1787 | 1471 | 10 (1%) |
 Emirates | 34 | 1479–2291 | 1905 | 20 (1%) |
 EgyptAir | 4 | 1644–2923 | 1939 | 8 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 1 | — | 1978 | 15 (1%) |
 Etihad Airways | 13 | 914–4546 | 2034 | 15 (1%) |
 Royal Air Maroc | 3 | 4396–4574 | 4396 | 10 (0%) |
 Air France | 1 | — | 4561 | 12 (0%) |
Where do the best Zanzibar → Colombo prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Zanzibar to Colombo flights
- Full-service carriers on Zanzibar–Colombo cost 2.1x more than budget airlines (USD 1791 vs USD 856 median; overall median USD 1170).
- FZ charges 12.8x more in ancillary fees than MS — USD 103 vs USD 8 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 909 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 834. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Zanzibar to Colombo cost?
- Based on 142 offers analyzed, Zanzibar to Colombo flights range from USD 500 to USD 6638, with a median price of USD 1170. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Zanzibar to Colombo flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 24 to the base fare on Zanzibar to Colombo flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Zanzibar to Colombo including all fees?
- Ethiopian Airlines has the lowest median fare on Zanzibar to Colombo at USD 726 (median across 10 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Zanzibar–Colombo flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 834. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Zanzibar to Colombo routes?
- Zanzibar to Colombo has 16 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 500 to USD 6638 across 142 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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