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How to get fromPhuket to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Zanzibar Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Phuket International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane HKT - ZNZ
    15h 52m
    $322–903

  2. Fly Phuket International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane HKT - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    18h 28m
    $290–903

  3. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane KBV - ZNZ
    23h 15m
    $374–977

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,781.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 52m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Emirates, Flydubai, and five other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 5 times a day.

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