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

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There are 4 ways to get from Watamu to Zanzibar Island 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
    3h 55m
    $390–1,047

  2. Bus, ferry via Zanzibar

    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
    18h 44m
    $99–428

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 56m
    $104–187

  4. 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
    4h 5m
    $304–507

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Watamu to Zanzibar Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 365.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Malindi (MYD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) twice daily.

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