Rome2Rio

How to get fromPorto to Zanzibar Islandby train, plane, ferry, bus, or towncar

Find Transport to Zanzibar Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Porto to Zanzibar Island by train, plane, ferry, bus, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa Orientetrain train
    2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LIS - ZNZ
    16h 32m
    $510–970

  2. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane OPO - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    18h 33m
    $384–1,013

  3. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane OPO - ZNZ
    14h 7m
    $482–853

  4. Train to Vigo, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Vigo Guixartrain train
    2. Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane VGO - ZNZ
    17h 24m
    $676–1,736

  5. Bus, train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Porto to Vigobus bus
    2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    3. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane SCQ - ZNZ
    22h
    $630–1,684

  6. Towncar, bus, train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Bragançatowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Bragança to Zamorabus bus
    3. Take the train from Zamora to Madrid Chamartíntrain train
    4. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MAD - ZNZ
    19h 30m
    $742–1,222

Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Porto to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,386.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Air Europa, World 2 Fly, and three other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Tanzania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides