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How to get fromRiga to Zanzibar Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane RIX - ZNZ
    16h 31m
    $461–851

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

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    1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane RIX - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    19h 47m
    $343–1,111

  3. Train to Vilnius Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain train
    2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane VNO - ZNZ
    20h 32m
    $350–825

  4. Bus to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane TLL - ZNZ
    18h 52m
    $586–891

Riga International Airport (RIX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration15h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,167.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 31m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) once daily.

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