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Connecting route · Tanzania → Philippines

Flights from Zanzibar to Manila

There are no direct flights from Zanzibar to Manila. 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
ZNZMNLMCT

Zanzibar to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey15h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Muscat or Doha

Best ways to fly from Zanzibar to Manila

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ZNZ Muscat (MCT) MNL
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Oman Air · Leg 2: Oman Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 40m
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ZNZ Doha (DOH) MNL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 18m
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3
ZNZ Addis Ababa (ADD) MNL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 47m
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ZNZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) MNL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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ZNZ Dubai (DXB) MNL
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, Cebu Pacific
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
+5hManila vs Zanzibar
Currency in Manila
PHP
Airports
ZNZ → MNL

Flights from Zanzibar to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zanzibar to Manila?
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 Zanzibar to Manila?
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 Zanzibar and Manila?
The best connecting points are Muscat (MCT), Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Muscat, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zanzibar and Manila?
Zanzibar: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
What is the time difference between Zanzibar and Manila?
Manila is 5 hours ahead of Zanzibar.

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