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How to get fromDubai Airport (DXB) to Zanzibar Cityby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Zanzibar City by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DXB - ZNZ
    6h 29m
    $300–850

  2. Fly to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA)plane plane DXB - PMA
    2. Take the ferry from Wete to Ungujaferry ferry
    15h 59m
    $296–764

  3. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane DXB - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    8h 21m
    $377–549

  4. Fly to Tanga Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane plane DXB - TGT
    2. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    16h 45m
    $473–1,185

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,917.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Flydubai, and three other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) every 4 hours.

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