What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island is to fly and ferry which costs $450 - $1,100 and takes 13h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island is to fly which takes 10h 7m and costs $470 - $800.

How far is it from Rome to Zanzibar Island?

The distance between Rome and Zanzibar Island is 6032 km.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island?

It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rome and Zanzibar Island?

Zanzibar Island is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 8:26 AM in Rome and 9:26 AM in Zanzibar Island.

Where can I stay near Zanzibar Island?

There are 337+ hotels available in Zanzibar Island.

Rome to Zanzibar Island - 2 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island by plane or ferry

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Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane FCO - ZNZ
10h 7m
$475–757
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane FCO - DAR
2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
13h 58m
$453–1,007

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

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10h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 6,031.8 km
Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Neos, Ethiopian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromRome to Zanzibar Islandby plane or ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Rome to Zanzibar Island by plane or ferry

Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry