Rome2Rio

How to get fromBengaluru Airport (BLR) to Zanzibar Islandby plane, ferry, bus, taxi, or train

Find Transport to Zanzibar Island

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Zanzibar Island by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane BLR - ZNZ
    9h 55m
    $220–650

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane BLR - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 46m
    $262–578

  3. Fly to Mombasa, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane BLR - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    24h 20m
    $326–729

  4. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane BLR - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Moshitaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    25h 1m
    $342–976

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,767.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Bengaluru Airport (BLR), India and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Emirates, Flydubai, and five other airlines fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.