Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Zanzibar is one hour behind Muscat and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from MCT to ZNZ start at 09:15 — the earliest with Oman Air. The last departure is at 09:15 with Oman Air. Overall, there are five weekly Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MCT to ZNZ flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Zanzibar (and then exploring more of Tanzania!) is a cinch with Oman Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Oman Air on this route.
Oman Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MCT to ZNZ flights, with 94.12% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCT and ZNZ include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
£127 is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £223. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCT to ZNZ.
The cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
85.46% of flights departing from Muscat International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MCT.
To get to Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
If you're coming in on a late Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ZNZ:
Grab a Zanzibar International Airport rental car and discover Zanzibar and beyond with your own set of wheels. KARIBU KWETU ZANZIBAR, Auto-Union and Green Motion are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zanzibar International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to central Zanzibar
Zanzibar International Airport is approximately 4 miles from central Zanzibar. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zanzibar. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Zanzibar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Muscat International Airport to Zanzibar International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to ZNZ sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zanzibar. Around 260 miles away to the north-west, popular attractions include Lake Duluti, Old Boma Museum and Arusha Declaration Museum.
Around 110 miles south-west of Zanzibar, Morogoro is another favourite stop in Tanzania. No visit is complete without checking out Uluguru Nature Forest Reserve, Mount Premji and Ritungu Tours & Safari Ltd.
