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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LUN - ZNZ
    4h 29m
    $301–537

  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 58m
    $93–158

  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

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,574.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, and three other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) twice daily.

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