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How to get fromLusaka to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LUN - ZNZ
    4h 34m
    $291–687

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    30h 33m
    $69–198

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 1h

  4. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane LUN - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    5h 16m
    $319–637

Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,574.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, and four other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 3 times a day.

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