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How to get fromZanzibar City to Kilwa Kisiwani Islandby plane, unknown, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Kilwa Kisiwani Island by plane, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mafia Island, travel

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    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mafia Island (MFA)plane plane ZNZ - MFA
    2. Walk from Mafia Island (MFA) to Kilwa Kisiwani Islandunknown unknown
    5h 13m

  2. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Mafia Island, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mafia Island (MFA)plane plane DAR - MFA
    3. Walk from Mafia Island (MFA) to Kilwa Kisiwani Islandunknown unknown
    5h 53m

  3. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane ZNZ - DAR
    2. Walk from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kilwa Kisiwani Islandunknown unknown
    6h 7m

  4. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mtwara, travel

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mtwara (MYW)plane plane ZNZ - MYW
    2. Walk from Mtwara (MYW) to Kilwa Kisiwani Islandunknown unknown
    6h 58m

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mafia Island (MFA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Zanzibar City to Kilwa Kisiwani Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Kilwa Kisiwani Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Kilwa Kisiwani Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Mafia Island (MFA), then travel to Kilwa Kisiwani Island. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Mafia Island (MFA), then travel to Kilwa Kisiwani Island.

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