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Cheap flights from Muscat to Zanzibar from $261 MCT → ZNZ

Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

The cheapest return found recently is $475 with Ethiopian Airlines, 11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $261 with Ethiopian Airlines, 9 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$261, Ethiopian Airlines, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$475, 11 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027
Usual return price
$493 to $518
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $443 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Oman Air, Air Tanzania
Shortest nonstop flight found
7 h

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $493 to $518.

Cheapest return found recently

$475

11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines

Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Leaves 4:15 a.m. · Return leaves 12:05 p.m. · 22 h of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) · 8 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$810

5 Dec – 11 Dec · Oman Air

Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Leaves 10:45 p.m. · Return leaves 10:55 a.m. · 12 h 20 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $475 11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $443 7 Dec – 21 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $443 to $626.

$475, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $443 to $626.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates from 13 Nov to 6 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

105 fares on 18 departure dates

13 Nov – 19 Nov: $490, found 5 days ago18 Nov – 23 Nov: $537, found 5 days ago21 Nov – 26 Nov: $567, found 2 days ago27 Nov – 1 Dec: $521, found 5 days ago3 Dec – 17 Dec: $476, found 6 days ago5 Dec – 11 Dec: $502, found 4 days ago7 Dec – 21 Dec: $443, found 3 days ago17 Dec – 28 Dec: $503, found 4 days ago19 Dec – 17 Jan 2027: $598, found 4 days ago29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027: $507, found 2 days ago30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027: $601, found 2 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027: $477, found 2 days ago16 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027: $509, found 5 days ago22 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027: $507, found 2 days ago11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027: $475, found 2 days ago22 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $509, found 5 days ago5 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027: $502, found 8 days ago6 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027: $502, found 8 days agoNovDecJanFebMar
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov – 19 Nov$490Etihad AirwaysMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 23 Nov$537Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Nov – 26 Nov$567Qatar AirwaysMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
27 Nov – 1 Dec$521Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 2 stops, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Dec – 17 Dec$476Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Dec – 11 Dec$502Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 21 Dec$443Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
17 Dec – 28 Dec$503Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Dec – 17 Jan 2027$598Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
29 Dec – 5 Jan 2027$507Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Dec – 6 Jan 2027$601Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027$477Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027$509Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Jan 2027 – 2 Feb 2027$507Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027$475Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$509Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
5 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027$502Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027$502Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $443.

November 2026From $4904 departure dates13 Nov – 19 Nov · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $443Cheapest seen7 departure dates7 Dec – 21 Dec · found 3 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $4773 departure dates14 Jan 2027 – 23 Jan 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $4752 departure dates11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $5022 departure dates5 Mar 2027 – 20 Mar 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $247 to $260.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$261

9 Aug 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines

Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Leaves 4:15 a.m. · 7 h 40 min trip

1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$322

8 Apr 2027 · Oman Air

Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Leaves 10:45 p.m. · 7 h trip

nonstop

found 6 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $261 9 Aug 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $244 11 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 15 days, 22 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $240 to $266.

$261, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $240 to $266.

15 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 13 Nov to 10 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 9 Aug 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

42 fares on 6 departure dates

13 Nov: $255, found 6 days ago20 Nov: $255, found 7 days ago11 Feb 2027: $244, found 5 days ago8 Apr 2027: $245, found 6 days ago9 Aug 2027: $261, found 2 days ago10 Aug 2027: $261, found 2 days agoNovFebAprAug
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
13 Nov$255Etihad AirwaysMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
20 Nov$255Etihad AirwaysMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
11 Feb 2027$244Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
8 Apr 2027$245Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
9 Aug 2027$261Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
10 Aug 2027$261Ethiopian AirlinesMuscat International Airport (MCT) → Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $244.

November 2026From $2552 departure dates13 Nov · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $244Cheapest seen1 departure date11 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $2451 departure date8 Apr 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $2612 departure dates9 Aug 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Muscat to Zanzibar

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Muscat to Zanzibar?

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$490$457Cheapest seen23
7–13 days$560$483+14%22
14–29 days$509$443+4%36
30–59 days$514$463+5%47
60–89 days$516$477+5%40
90–179 days$510$475+4%43

One-way

Not enough history yet: in 15 days of one-way prices, 22 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Muscat → Dar Es Salaam

70 km from Zanzibar

$496

$21 more than flying to Zanzibar

4 Dec – 15 Dec · MCT → DAR · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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One-way

Muscat → Dar Es Salaam

70 km from Zanzibar

$245

$16 less than flying to Zanzibar

3 Jun 2027 · MCT → DAR · 1 stop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Muscat to Zanzibar?

The cheapest return found recently is $475 with Ethiopian Airlines, 11 Feb 2027 to 18 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $443 with Ethiopian Airlines, 7 Dec to 21 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $493 to $518.

How much is a one-way flight from Muscat to Zanzibar?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $261 with Ethiopian Airlines, 9 Aug 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $244 with Ethiopian Airlines, 11 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $247 to $260.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Zanzibar?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $443, 7 Dec to 21 Dec, found 3 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $244, 11 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Muscat to Zanzibar?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Muscat to Zanzibar?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $810 with Oman Air, 5 Dec to 11 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $322 with Oman Air, 8 Apr 2027, found 6 days ago.

How long is the flight from Muscat to Zanzibar?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Oman Air on 8 Apr 2027, takes 7 h from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Ethiopian Airlines on 9 Aug 2027, takes 7 h 40 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Muscat to Zanzibar?

Between 13 Nov and 6 Mar 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 16 of the 18 departure dates we hold, Etihad Airways on 1 and Qatar Airways on 1. Between 13 Nov and 10 Aug 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Etihad Airways on 2.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work