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How to get fromMadrid to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Madrid to Zanzibar Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MAD - ZNZ
    11h 15m
    $501–853

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MAD - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    15h 21m
    $459–953

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,796.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

World 2 Fly and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 5 times a week.

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