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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

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane CMB - ZNZ
    11h 1m
    $517–782

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    14h 37m
    $515–1,382

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$405Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,783.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

Emirates, Flydubai, and five other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) every 4 hours.

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