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How to get fromQuito to Zanzibar Cityby car, plane, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Quito to Zanzibar City by car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Car, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane UIO - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    33h 21m
    $693–1,975

  2. Car, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane UIO - ZNZ
    30h 24m
    $825–2,225

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration34h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,178.8 km
  • Duration: 33h 21m

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Zanzibar City. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), take the taxi to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town.

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