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How to get fromKilifi to Zanzibar Islandby taxi, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Kilifi to Zanzibar Island by taxi, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kilifi to Mombasa (MBA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MBA - ZNZ
    1h 48m
    $355–548

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kilifi to Mombasataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 43m
    $162–257

Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Kilifi, Kenya and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kilifi to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the taxi to Mombasa (MBA) airport then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Dar es Salaam, take the bus to Posta Ya Zamani, walk to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar.

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