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Flights from Manila to Zanzibar
There are no direct flights from Manila to Zanzibar. The easiest way is one stop via Muscat or Doha, about 15h 40m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 40m
Manila to Zanzibar at a glance
Fastest journey15h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Muscat or Doha
Best ways to fly from Manila to Zanzibar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,303 km5,777 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 40mestimate
- Time difference
- -5hZanzibar vs Manila
- Currency in Zanzibar
- USD
- Airports
- MNL → ZNZ
Flights from Manila to Zanzibar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Manila to Zanzibar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Muscat, Doha and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Manila to Zanzibar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,303 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Zanzibar?
The best connecting points are Muscat (MCT), Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Oman Air flies both legs via Muscat, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Zanzibar?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
What is the time difference between Manila and Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is 5 hours behind Manila.





