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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

    best
    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 32m
    $379–589

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

    cheapest
    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
    11h 45m
    $187–679

  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 4m
    $350–761

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,210.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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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