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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Unguja Ukuuby plane, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Unguja Ukuu by plane, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DAR - ZNZ
    1h 1m
    $55–112

  2. Ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Zanzibar to Unguja Ukuutaxi taxi
    2h 17m
    $54–124

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    5h 32m
    $58–373

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar139Weekly Planes
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116 km
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Unguja Ukuu, Tanzania?

Auric Air Services Limited, Precision Air, and seven other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) hourly. Alternatively, Zan Fast Ferries operates a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–350 and the journey takes 5h.

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