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

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There are 3 ways to get from Riga to Zanzibar Island by plane, ferry, or train

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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
    14h 6m
    $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 37m
    $333–1,111

  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
    17h 41m
    $440–825

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$327Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riga to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,167.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 6m

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

Turkish Airlines, Flydubai, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 3 times a day.

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