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How to get fromMauritius Airport (MRU) to Zanzibar Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Zanzibar Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MRU - ZNZ
    6h 35m
    $550–800

  2. Fly to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Pemba / Karume / Wawi Airport (PMA)plane plane MRU - PMA
    2. Take the ferry from Wete to Ungujaferry ferry
    18h 39m
    $406–949

  3. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MRU - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 51m
    $494–911

  4. Fly to Tanga Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane plane MRU - TGT
    2. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    18h 45m
    $541–1,429

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,541.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Mauritius Airport (MRU), Mauritius and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and three other airlines fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) twice daily.

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