Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Cape Town (CPT): Airlink. The two airports are 2,327 miles (3,745 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johannesburg, Nairobi and Addis Ababa.
Airlines flying nonstop from ZNZ to CPT
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
ZNZ to CPT with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Johannesburg (JNB)Safair and Airlink the whole wayFA4ZFA
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- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
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- Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way


ZNZ to CPT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZNZ to CPT?
Airlink flies nonstop from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is Zanzibar from Cape Town by plane?
Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Cape Town (CPT) are 2,327 miles (3,745 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ZNZ to CPT cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ZNZ to CPT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Zanzibar and Cape Town?
The most direct connections are through Johannesburg (JNB), Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Safair through Johannesburg.
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.