Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Muscat to Zanzibar?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Muscat and Zanzibar takes around 5.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Muscat and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Muscat and Zanzibar is 3912 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Muscat and Zanzibar?

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Several carriers operate flights between Muscat and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Oman Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Muscat?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Muscat and Dubai, Doha, London, Istanbul, Colombo, Jaipur, Manila, New Delhi, Kochi, Manchester, Salalah, Riyadh, Manama, Abu Dhabi, Kannur, Melbourne, Kuwait City, Amritsar, Perth, Chittagong.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, London, Nairobi, Kigali, Dublin, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Durban, Entebbe, Blantyre, Brussels, Bangkok, Port Elizabeth, Marrakesh, Mwanza, Pemba Island, Pemba, New Delhi.

Question 6

What airports are near Muscat?

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The main airport in Muscat is Muscat International. It is also served by Muscat International, Sohar.

Question 7

What airports are near Zanzibar?

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The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Muscat and Zanzibar?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Muscat and Zanzibar thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Muscat and Zanzibar can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Muscat and Zanzibar?

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Currently, you can fly between Muscat and Zanzibar with Fly Dubai, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Muscat and Zanzibar?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Muscat and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Muscat and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Muscat and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Muscat?

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There are a number of airports in and around Muscat. The main one is Muscat International and other nearby airports include Muscat International, Sohar

Question 14

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

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There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Muscat and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Muscat, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Muscat and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Muscat and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Muscat, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Muscat and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£196
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£709
Cheapest round-trip	£387
Average round-trip	£468
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	Opens 36 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	26°C
February	30°C	26°C
March	30°C	26°C
April	29°C	25°C
May	28°C	24°C
June	27°C	23°C
July	27°C	23°C
August	27°C	23°C
September	28°C	23°C
October	29°C	24°C
November	29°C	25°C
December	29°C	26°C

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