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How to get fromKigamboni to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kigamboni to Zanzibar Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DAR - ZNZ
    34 min
    $42–99

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2h 21m
    $11–140

  3. Ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2h 46m
    $35–100

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar139Weekly Planes
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.9 km
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Auric Air Services Limited, Precision Air, and seven other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) hourly. Alternatively, Zan Fast Ferries operates a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar 4 times a day. Tickets cost $11–140 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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