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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lisbon to Zanzibar Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LIS - ZNZ
    13h 46m
    $552–958

  2. Train to Faro Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lisboa Oriente to Farotrain train
    2. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane FAO - ZNZ
    19h 4m
    $428–1,177

  3. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane LIS - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    18h 12m
    $570–1,008

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,056.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Qatar Airways, Air Europa, and five other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) twice daily.

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