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How to get fromArusha to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Zanzibar Island by plane, bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Arusha

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    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ARK - ZNZ
    1h 12m
    $89–245

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    20h 58m
    $23–163

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 33m
    $30–164

  4. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane JRO - ZNZ
    1h 47m
    $118–221

  5. Bus, ferry via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    13h 53m
    $48–133

Arusha (ARK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar177Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 436.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Precision Air, Auric Air Services Limited, and seven other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) hourly.

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