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How to get fromAthens to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ATH - ZNZ
    11h 34m
    $440–710

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane ATH - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    14h 21m
    $422–820

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,190.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) twice daily.

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