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How to get fromAccra to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Accra to Zanzibar Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ACC - ZNZ
    10h 30m
    $430–750

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane ACC - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    10h 52m
    $461–909

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,572.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) once daily.

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