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How to get fromDubai to Lamuby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Lamu by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane DXB - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    13h 54m
    $267–889

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane SHJ - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    16h 45m
    $251–596

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane DXB - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    13h 37m
    $341–960

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Malindi (MYD) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,809 km
  • Duration: 13h 54m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Lamu. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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