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How to get fromMuscat to Zanzibar Cityby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Muscat to Zanzibar City by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MCT - ZNZ
    8h 29m
    $175–387

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MCT - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    10h 36m
    $197–457

Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,923.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Muscat, Oman and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

Oman Air, Air Tanzania, and four other airlines fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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