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How to get fromPetra to Zanzibar Cityby bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Petra to Zanzibar City by bus, plane, ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus, bus to Queen Alia International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Abdali Jettbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amman Tabarbour Terminal to Queen Alia Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane AMM - ZNZ
    15h 29m
    $384–1,045

  2. Bus to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    2. Fly from Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane ETM - ZNZ
    15h 28m
    $310–716

  3. Bus, bus to Queen Alia International Airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Abdali Jettbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amman Tabarbour Terminal to Queen Alia Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane AMM - DAR
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    17h 2m
    $392–1,295

  4. Bus to King Hussein International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Petra Jett to Aqaba Jettbus bus
    2. Fly from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane AQJ - ZNZ
    17h 19m
    $336–799

  5. Drive, bus, train to Ben Gurion Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Drive from Petra to Paran Junctioncar car
    2. Take the bus from Paran Junction to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alightbus bus
    3. Take the train from Be'er Sheba - Center to Tel Aviv Haganahtrain train
    4. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane TLV - ZNZ
    15h 40m
    $494–850

Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration10h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,520.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 29m

What companies run services between Petra, Jordan and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Petra to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the bus to Abdali Jett, take the taxi to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the bus to Queen Alia Airport, walk to Amman-Airport-AMM 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 bus to Abdali Jett, take the taxi to Amman Tabarbour Terminal, take the bus to Queen Alia Airport, walk to Amman-Airport-AMM 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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