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How to get fromWatamu to Zanzibar Cityby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Watamu to Zanzibar City by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Malindi

    best
    1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MYD - ZNZ
    5h 34m
    $340–527

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    14h 31m
    $81–227

  3. Bus to Mombasa, fly

    1. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus bus
    2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MBA - ZNZ
    5h 14m
    $304–547

  4. Bus, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    15h 29m
    $99–178

Malindi (MYD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Watamu to Zanzibar City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 373.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Malindi (MYD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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