Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Zanzibar Islandby train, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to Zanzibar Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Zanzibar Island by train, plane, 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. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane GLA - ZNZ
    18h 36m
    $416–1,258

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane EDI - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    25h 38m
    $401–1,263

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane EDI - ZNZ
    16h 52m
    $453–1,313

  4. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ABZ - ZNZ
    17h 19m
    $548–1,849

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane BHX - ZNZ
    18h 58m
    $572–1,088

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MAN - ZNZ
    20h 6m
    $593–1,142

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration20h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,063 km
  • Duration: 18h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Qatar Airways flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) twice daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Tanzania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides