Rome2Rio

How to get fromDouala to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

Find Transport to Zanzibar Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DLA - ZNZ
    17h 24m
    $600–1,500

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane DLA - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    16h 1m
    $532–1,593

  3. Bus to Yaounde, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Douala to Yaoundébus bus
    2. Fly from Yaounde (NSI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane NSI - ZNZ
    18h 29m

Douala International Airport (DLA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Douala to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,473.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 24m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Ethiopian Airlines and Rwandair Express fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 5 times a week.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Flying into Beijing?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.