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How to get fromKenya to Pemba Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kenya to Pemba Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA)plane plane WIL - PMA
    3h 48m
    $244–616

  2. Bus, ferry via Dar es Salaam

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Unguja to Weteferry ferry
    27h 14m
    $125–210

  3. Bus to Tanga Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus bus
    2. Fly from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA)plane plane TGT - PMA
    8h 15m
    $157–289

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Unguja to Weteferry ferry
    34h 43m
    $147–464

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Kenya and Pemba Island, Pemba North, Tanzania?

Safarilink, APG Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA) 4 times a day.

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