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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mozambique to Zanzibar Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Nampula

    best
    1. Fly from Nampula (APL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane APL - ZNZ
    6h 34m
    $666–1,919

  2. Bus, ferry via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 16h
    $183–319

  3. Fly from Maputo International Airport

    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MPM - ZNZ
    5h 47m
    $518–683

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    4d 3h
    $250–411

Nampula (APL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$664Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mozambique to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 991.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

Kenya Airways flies from Nampula (APL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) once daily.

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