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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
    9h 28m
    $572–777

  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
    13h
    $514–937

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,550 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

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

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

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