Muscat: Muscat International Airport received the first direct flights of Air Tanzania Airways, as the airline started its services between the Sultanate of Oman and Tanzania.
The flight will depart Dar es Salaam for Muscat every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 pm and arrive in Muscat at 2.20 am the following day.
The return service from Muscat to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam will operate every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, departing Muscat at 3.50 am and arriving in Zanzibar at 9.20 am.
"The new route is expected to strengthen tourism and business links between Oman and Tanzania, while offering travellers convenient access to Zanzibar, one of East Africa’s most popular island destinations," Nassor Hassan Gaamatatu, representative of Tanzania Tourism, told the Observer.
He further said reservations and ticketing for the route are available through its authorised sales representative in Muscat.
"New three-times-a-week service will offer travellers from Oman easier access to Zanzibar, with onward connectivity through Dar es Salaam," Nassor said.
Speaking to the Observer, Maulidah Bwanakheir Hassan, Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to Oman, said the launch of Air Tanzania’s direct Dar es Salaam–Muscat–Zanzibar route is far more than a new flight—it is a historic milestone in the centuries-old bilateral relations.
"This route symbolizes the transformation of our historical relationship into a contemporary partnership built on connectivity, commerce and shared prosperity," she said, adding that "The direct service will significantly improve mobility for the thousands of Tanzanians living and working in Oman, making travel easier, faster and more affordable. It will also facilitate business exchanges, government engagement and academic collaboration."
A Tanzania Tourism and Investment Roadshow will be in Muscat today, bringing together tourism and business leaders from Tanzania and Oman. The event is aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships, showcasing Tanzania's diverse tourism and investment opportunities, and expanding the flow of visitors from the Omani market.
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