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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zanzibar to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.R 11,636 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,636, select.
Melbourne.R 13,502 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,502, select.
Melbourne.R 13,895 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug.One-way flight with Air Tanzania.Outbound indirect flight with Air Tanzania, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,895, select.
Melbourne.R 19,780 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 19,780, select.
Melbourne.R 19,787 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 19,787, select.
Melbourne.R 19,795 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 19,795, select.
Melbourne.R 19,795 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 19,795, select.
Melbourne.R 19,795 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Precision Air.Outbound indirect flight with Precision Air, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 19,795, select.
Melbourne.R 21,210 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 21,210, select.
Melbourne.R 23,322 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 23,322, select.
Melbourne.R 28,863 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 28,863, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zanzibar to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Jul
from R 13,502
Aug
from R 13,895
Sep
from R 19,795
Oct
from R 11,636
Nov
from R 19,787
Dec
from R 19,795
Jan
from R 23,322
Feb
from R 21,210
Mar
from R 19,795
Apr
from R 19,780

Alternative Zanzibar to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Zanzibar to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
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from R 11,636
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Melbourne Avalon

50km from central Melbourne
from R 20,469
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Zanzibar to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 11,636
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Zanzibar to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Zanzibar to Melbourne is R 47,072. 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 Zanzibar to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 47,072.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Zanzibar to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Melbourne is usually August.
If you're flying from Zanzibar Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from R 47,072.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zanzibar Airport to Melbourne on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zanzibar Airport and Melbourne. 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Air Tanzania offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is eight hours ahead of Zanzibar, where Zanzibar International Airport is located.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your ZNZ to Melbourne flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

  • To get to ZNZ from central Zanzibar, it takes about 10 minutes by car. It's roughly 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Booked an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ZNZ:

  • 71.9% of flights that take off from Zanzibar International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Melbourne

  • R 11,636 is currently the best price for a one-way Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne flight. A return flight ticket starts from R 47,072. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from ZNZ to Melbourne, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across the month and snap up a fantastic deal.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from ZNZ to Melbourne couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a new discount appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:

  • Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your flight from ZNZ to Melbourne can help you lock in the lowest rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Central Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 50 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • Corio Bay Motel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Check in here after your ZNZ to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Pick up an Avalon Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare rates and availability from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or taxi after your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make your way to the centre, head for a hotel near MEB. Settle in at one of these options after your ZNZ to Melbourne flight:

  • Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your journey with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar will get you on the road.

  • If you're looking for a particular model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Reserve your ride from MEB a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • Visit Melbourne in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • Book a Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket with a departure in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from ZNZ to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

More about Melbourne

  • Once you've booked your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Melbourne, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Launceston is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.

Plan the rest of your trip from Zanzibar to Melbourne

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