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How to get fromColombo to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane CMB - ZNZ
    11h 46m
    $397–1,132

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane CMB - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    15h 22m
    $559–1,342

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,783.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

SalamAir, Oman Air, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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