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How to get fromMecca to Zanzibar Cityby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Mecca to Zanzibar City by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane JED - ZNZ
    10h 7m
    $159–519

  2. Train to Jeddah, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane JED - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 10m
    $481–749

  3. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane TIF - ZNZ
    17h 19m
    $350–811

Jeddah (JED) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,210.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), take the taxi to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar.

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