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Flights from Muscat to Zanzibar

Nonstop flights from Muscat (MCT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) take about 5h 23m (3,909 km). Oman Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $315 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

When you land in Zanzibar

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Muscat to Zanzibar

Carriers on MCT–ZNZ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Oman Airnonstop fare seen

Muscat to Zanzibar fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $315 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $205. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$35831 Oct 2026 · Oman Air$205 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$31517 Nov 2026 · Oman Air$255 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$3815 Dec 2026 · Oman Air$255 · 1 stop15 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$31919 Jan 2027 · Oman Air$260 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $205 in October 2026, against $255 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Muscat to Zanzibar, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Muscat to Zanzibar flights

How long is the flight from Muscat to Zanzibar?
A nonstop flight from Muscat (MCT) to Zanzibar (ZNZ) takes about 5h 23m, covering 3,909 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Muscat from Zanzibar by air?
The great-circle distance between Muscat International Airport and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport is 3,909 km (2,429 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Muscat to Zanzibar?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MCT–ZNZ route include Oman Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Muscat to Zanzibar cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MCT–ZNZ was $315 USD with Oman Air (nonstop), departing 17 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Zanzibar?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $205 one-way, against $260 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Muscat to Zanzibar?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $205 with one stop against $315 nonstop, a saving of $110. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Oman to Zanzibar?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Zanzibar visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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