On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets from Muscat to Zanzibar City. The route length is 3896 km, and there are approximately 3 flights per week on this destination.
The main carrier on this route is WY. Flight costs depend on the season and how far in advance you book, so use the low-price calendar to find the best deals. Information on how to get to the departure airport and how to get from the airport to the city center will help you plan your logistics in advance.
The table shows direct flights Muscat → Zanzibar City on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 7 h 10 min. Regular flights are operated by Oman Air. Departures from Muscat International Airport airports, arrivals at Zanzibar International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Muscat — Zanzibar City by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 862 in ,, and the most expensive are around AED 1,274 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Muscat → Zanzibar City, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,588 | high | May | AED 1,492 | high | Sep | AED 1,155 | low |
| Feb | AED 1,444 | medium | Jun | AED 1,347 | medium | Oct | AED 1,251 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,299 | medium | Jul | AED 1,588 | high | Nov | AED 1,299 | medium |
| Apr | AED 1,203 | low | Aug | AED 1,540 | high | Dec | AED 1,636 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The region has an equatorial and humid climate. The hottest month in Zanzibar City is March, with an average high of 29.8°C, while the peak of tropical rains occurs in April. Relatively dry and comfortable weather for travel sets in between July and September.
The most budget-friendly time to fly is August, with tickets starting AED 822. According to available data, May is the most expensive month to fly—prices rise to AED 1,274, due to the low frequency of flights during this period.
As a compromise between price and weather, we recommend choosing September or October. It is best to avoid flying in April and May due to extreme rainfall, which can complicate transfers and travel around the island.
Flights on this route are operated by WY (Oman Air). There are approximately 3 flights per week, including direct connections between the cities. To choose a convenient departure time and view a detailed schedule for specific days of the week, please use the list of carriers and the interactive cards below.
Flights Muscat — Zanzibar City depart from Muscat International Airport and arrive at Zanzibar International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of 3896 km, the approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 4 hours 40 minutes. The exact time depends on the aircraft type and weather conditions.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by WY (Oman Air). The current list of carriers and the number of flights are available in the airline information section on this page.
Ticket prices fluctuate constantly based on demand. We recommend checking the low-price calendar on this page, which features current offers for the year ahead.
Flights from Muscat arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), which serves Zanzibar City.
The optimal time to book is 1.5–2 months before your trip. To find the best deals, monitor real-time price dynamics on our chart.
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