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Connecting route · Philippines → Tanzania

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
MNLZNZMCT

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.

1
MNL Muscat (MCT) ZNZ
Leg 1: Oman Air · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 40m
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2
MNL Doha (DOH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 18m
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3
MNL Addis Ababa (ADD) ZNZ
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 47m
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MNL Abu Dhabi (AUH) ZNZ
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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MNL Dubai (DXB) ZNZ
Leg 1: Emirates, Cebu Pacific · Leg 2: Air Tanzania, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~17h 01m
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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.

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