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How to get fromMafia Island to Zanzibar Islandby unknown, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Mafia Island to Zanzibar Island by unknown, plane, or ferry

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  1. Travel to Mafia Island, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Walk from Mafia Island to Mafia Island (MFA)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Mafia Island (MFA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MFA - ZNZ
    2h 2m

  2. Travel to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Walk from Mafia Island to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DAR - ZNZ
    2h 45m

  3. Travel to Mafia Island, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Walk from Mafia Island to Mafia Island (MFA)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Mafia Island (MFA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MFA - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3h 19m

Mafia Island (MFA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Mafia Island, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mafia Island to Zanzibar Island. However, you can travel to Mafia Island (MFA) airport then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can travel to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

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