Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zanzibar and Muscat takes around 6.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Zanzibar and Muscat?

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The flight distance between Zanzibar and Muscat is 3912 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Manchester, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Arusha, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mafia Island, Entebbe, Harare, Amsterdam, Kigali, Bucharest, Istanbul, Pemba Island, Willemstad.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Muscat?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Muscat and London, Dubai, Manchester, Kuwait City, Edinburgh, Riyadh, Birmingham, Mumbai, Istanbul, Salalah, Dammam, Cairo, Dhaka, Jeddah, Manila, Doha, New Delhi, Amman, Manama, Glasgow.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Which airlines fly between Zanzibar and Muscat?

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Currently, you can fly between Zanzibar and Muscat with Oman Air, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Precision Air.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zanzibar and Muscat, 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 10

What flights operate between Zanzibar and Muscat?

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Traveling between Zanzibar and Muscat, 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 11

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 12

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 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Muscat 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 Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Muscat 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 Muscat, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Zanzibar and Muscat 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 Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Zanzibar and Muscat 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 Muscat, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£235
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£534
Cheapest round-trip	£449
Average round-trip	£649
Nonstop flights in May	£237 – £286

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi	25-40 min	OMR 10-OMR 15 (metered fare; approximately $26–39 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and comfort
Mwasalat Public Bus (Route 1)	45-60 min	OMR 0.500-OMR 1 (approximately $1.30–2.60 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Ride-hailing (Careem, OTaxi)	25-40 min	OMR 8-OMR 14 (varies by demand; approximately $21–36 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Hotel Shuttle	25-45 min	OMR 0-OMR 15 (complimentary or paid; check with hotel)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Private Transfer	25-40 min	OMR 15-OMR 30 (pre-booked; approximately $39–78 USD)	by arrangement (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	25-40 min	OMR 15-OMR 40 (per day; approximately $39–104 USD)	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Airline	Mon 04.05	Tue 05.05	Wed 06.05	Thu 07.05	Fri 08.05	Sat 09.05	Sun 10.05
Oman Air	---	---	1	---	2	---	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Oman Air	---	---	1	---	2	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Oman Air	---	---	1	---	2	---	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Friday 2 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Oman Air	OMA	WY	No
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	24°C	17°C
February	26°C	19°C
March	29°C	22°C
April	33°C	26°C
May	37°C	29°C
June	38°C	31°C
July	37°C	31°C
August	36°C	30°C
September	36°C	28°C
October	34°C	26°C
November	29°C	22°C
December	25°C	19°C