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How to get fromZanzibar City to Kilifiby plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Kilifi by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ZNZ - MBA
    2. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Kilifitaxi taxi
    2h 51m
    $355–562

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Kilifitaxi taxi
    12h 43m
    $161–266

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Kilifi. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), then take the taxi to Kilifi. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, walk to Posta Ya Zamani, take the bus to Fire, take the bus to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Kilifi.

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