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Dubai · Zanzibar

Private Jet Charter Dubai to Zanzibar

Charter a super-midsize or heavy jet from Dubai to Zanzibar (ZNZ), direct, no fuel stop. From $55,000 one-way; ultra-long-range aircraft fly it in about 4h 15m.

Distance3,690 km
Direct in4h 30m
From€68,000
Best classSuper-midsize

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Aircraft options and pricing

Dubai to Zanzibar by class

3,690 km is comfortable super-midsize territory with fuel margin in both directions. A Challenger 350 or Citation Longitude flies it direct in about 4h 30m with a full lavatory and hot-galley, which is the right cabin for a 4-8 passenger resort trip. Heavy jets are chosen when the group is 8+ or when parking pressures push toward a stand-up cabin. Ultra-long-range is booked when continuation to Europe follows the resort stay.

Class
Direct?
Typical aircraft
Price
Super-midsize
Super-midsize Best value
Recommended. Direct with fuel margin both directions.
Direct
Challenger 350, Citation Longitude
$55,000 to $72,000
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Heavy jet
Heavy jet
Full stand-up cabin, chosen for larger groups and multi-city continuation itineraries.
Direct
Falcon 2000LXS, Challenger 650, Gulfstream G450
$68,000 to $88,000
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Ultra-long-range
Ultra-long-range
Chosen when continuation to London or Zurich follows the resort stay.
Direct
Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER, Falcon 8X
$90,000 to $120,000
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Which airport where

Departure and arrival options

Dubai → Zanzibar · 3,690 km · 4h 30m direct

Dubai departures

DWC
Al Maktoum International

A 4,500 m runway and the largest business-aviation apron in the UAE, home to DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, ExecuJet Middle East and Jetex. The default field for a full-fuel departure.

Jetex VIP terminal, DC Aviation Al-Futtaim FBO and the ExecuJet lounge
DXB
Dubai International

12 km from Downtown with a 4,000 m runway. Private operations run through the Royal Air Wing side, slot-controlled and more expensive, but the road saving is real for a Downtown or DIFC departure.

Royal Suite at DXB and the Jetex VIP lounge

Zanzibar arrivals

ZNZ
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Single 3,000 m runway. Terminal 3, opened in 2020, houses the VIP lounge on the east wing with private customs and immigration desks and direct apron access. Adjacent general-aviation apron for Coastal Aviation and Auric Air turboprop transfers to Pemba and the mainland safari camps, and helicopter pad for Kilimanjaro Helicopters and Precisionair transfers to Nungwi and Kendwa.

ZNZ VIP lounge in Terminal 3 (east wing)
Fleet options

Aircraft classes for this route

Same fleet lineup we quote from every day. Dubai to Zanzibar is best flown in a Super-midsize.

Bombardier Challenger 350 super-midsize jet on the ramp Super-midsize

Transcontinental range

Coast-to-coast US or London to Dubai without a fuel stop, at Mach 0.83.

Rangeup to 7 hr · 6,500 km
Max passengers10
Challenger 350, Longitude
from €7,200/hr
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Gulfstream G550 heavy jet on final approach Heavy jet

Full galley, private stateroom

Wide cabin, full galley, forward and aft lavatories, up to 16 seats in club configuration.

Rangeup to 12 hr · 11,000 km
Max passengers14
Gulfstream G550, Global 6000
from €11,800/hr
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Gulfstream G650ER ultra-long-range jet climbing out Ultra-long-range

Global, non-stop

Non-stop New York to Sydney, Dubai to Los Angeles, London to Buenos Aires — real staterooms, standing shower on select tails.

Rangeup to 15 hr · 14,000 km
Max passengers16
Gulfstream G650ER, Global 7500
from €14,900/hr
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Good to know

Operational details for Dubai → Zanzibar

FAQ

Common questions on this route

How long is the flight from Dubai to Zanzibar by private jet?
About 4h 30m direct on a super-midsize (Challenger 350, Citation Longitude), 4h 20m on a heavy jet, and 4h 15m on an ultra-long-range.
What does Dubai to Zanzibar cost?
Super-midsize $55,000-72,000 one-way. Heavy jets $68,000-88,000. Ultra-long-range for continuation itineraries $90,000-120,000.
Can a midsize jet fly this direct?
Not comfortably. 3,690 km is at the edge of Praetor 500 or Latitude range once fuel margin, headwinds and alternates are factored in. Super-midsize is the reliable direct minimum on this sector.
Which Dubai airport is better?
Al Maktoum (DWC). The 4,500 m runway and the deep FBO presence make it the natural full-fuel departure field, and turn-times are quicker than at DXB.
How do we get from ZNZ to our resort?
Three options. Helicopter (Kilimanjaro Helicopters, Precisionair) is fastest for Pemba, Nungwi and Kendwa in 15-30 minutes daylight only. Turboprop (Coastal Aviation, Auric Air) reaches Pemba, Selous and the mainland safari camps. Road transfer to Nungwi and Kendwa is 60-75 minutes; to Stone Town 15 minutes.