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How to get fromTanga to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Tanga to Zanzibar Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane TGT - ZNZ
    38 min
    $144–184

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    7h 47m
    $28–161

  3. Bus, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the bus from Tanga to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    8h 27m
    $43–117

Tanga Airport (TGT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tanga to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133 km
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Tanga, Tanzania and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Charterlines, Inc., Auric Air Services Limited, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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