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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Zanzibar Islandby plane, shuttle, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar Island by plane, shuttle, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Abu Dhabi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane AUH - ZNZ
    8h 22m
    $221–651

  2. Fly Abu Dhabi to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane AUH - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 18m
    $209–701

  3. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DXB - ZNZ
    10h 59m
    $311–551

  4. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Drive from Abu Dhabi to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DOH - ZNZ
    11h 9m
    $317–796

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,830.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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