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How to get fromBucharest to Zanzibar Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Bucharest to Zanzibar Island by plane, ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane OTP - ZNZ
    12h 21m
    $471–2,105

  2. Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane OTP - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    15h 22m
    $303–965

  3. Bus, shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane VAR - ZNZ
    20h 45m
    $472–1,563

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,817.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) twice daily.

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