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

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There are 4 ways to get from Entebbe to Zanzibar Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane EBB - ZNZ
    1h 59m
    $210–280

  2. Bus, ferry via Dar es Salaam

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    29h 33m
    $101–169

  3. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane EBB - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    4h 56m
    $212–500

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Entebbe Town to Cooper Complex Taxi Park - Owino Parkyard Marketbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    39h 27m

Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,031.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Entebbe, Uganda and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Uganda Airlines and Air Tanzania fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 6 times a week.

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