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How to get fromZanzibar City to Chennaiby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Chennai by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ZNZ - MAA
    13h 22m
    ₹20,760–56,303

  2. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DAR - MAA
    12h 37m
    ₹24,947–64,484

  3. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane ZNZ - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    21h 52m
    ₹45,975–118,160

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration11h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹20,649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,027.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 22m

What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Chennai, India?

Ethiopian Airlines, Flydubai, and two other airlines fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) twice daily.

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