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How to get fromMuscat to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MCT - ZNZ
    7h 25m
    $235–347

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    $187–457

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,916.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

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

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