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How to get fromMombasa to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Mombasa to Zanzibar Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MBA - ZNZ
    56 min
    $260–454

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    11h 23m
    $28–165

  3. Bus, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    12h 9m
    $46–117

Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.8 km
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Mombasa, Kenya and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 3 times a day.

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