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How to get fromChennai to Zanzibar Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Zanzibar Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MAA - ZNZ
    12h 54m
    $251–709

  2. Fly Chennai International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MAA - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    14h 20m
    $259–709

  3. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane TIR - ZNZ
    21h 4m
    $363–1,016

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration11h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,019.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Emirates, Flydubai, and three other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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