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How to get fromMauritius to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MRU - ZNZ
    6h 43m
    $573–827

  2. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    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 35m
    $481–927

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,550 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between 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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