What is the cheapest way to get from Pemba to Zanzibar Island?

The cheapest way to get from Pemba to Zanzibar Island is to bus and ferry via Lusaka which costs $280 - $600 and takes 3 days 16h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pemba to Zanzibar Island?

The fastest way to get from Pemba to Zanzibar Island is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $450 - $950.

How far is it from Pemba to Zanzibar Island?

The distance between Pemba and Zanzibar Island is 766 km.

How do I travel from Pemba to Zanzibar Island without a car?

The best way to get from Pemba to Zanzibar Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Lusaka which takes 3 days 16h and costs $280 - $600.

How long is the flight from Pemba to Zanzibar Island?

There is no direct flight from Pemba Airport Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 9h 25m and has one stopover.

What is the time difference between Pemba and Zanzibar Island?

Zanzibar Island is 1h ahead of Pemba. It is currently 4:36 PM in Pemba and 5:36 PM in Zanzibar Island.

Which airlines fly from Pemba Airport Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Airport?

Charterlines, Inc., World Ticket, Air Excel and two other airlines offer flights from Pemba Airport Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Zanzibar Island?

There are 348+ hotels available in Zanzibar Island.

Pemba to Zanzibar Island - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and ferry

Q: How long does it take to get from Pemba to Zanzibar Island?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), including transfers and time at the airport.

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

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Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
best
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane POL - ZNZ
3h 25m
$450–950
Bus, ferry via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pemba to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
3d 16h
$281–565
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane POL - DAR
2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
3h 41m
$386–1,120
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pemba to Maputobus
2. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
5d 5h
$358–608

Pemba Airport (POL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

$450Cheapest Price

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Distance: 766.4 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, Charterlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Pemba Airport (POL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) once daily.

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