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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 21m
    $411–1,301

  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
    18h 12m
    $359–1,251

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

    1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain train
    2. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane VNO - ZNZ
    20h 11m
    $570–1,027

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

    1. Take the bus from Riga Central 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
    21h 18m
    $686–1,942

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration14h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,167.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 21m

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

Flydubai, Air Baltic, and three other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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