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How to get fromZanzibar City to Mozambiqueby ferry, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Mozambique by ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Nampula, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Nampula (APL)plane plane DAR - APL
    3. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Mozambiquecar car
    11h 22m
    $539–1,078

  2. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Pemba Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane plane ZNZ - POL
    2. Drive from Pemba Airport (POL) to Mozambiquecar car
    10h 31m
    $386–768

  3. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Nampula, drive

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Nampula (APL)plane plane ZNZ - APL
    2. Drive from Nampula (APL) to Mozambiquecar car
    11h 8m
    $417–1,117

  4. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Pemba Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane plane DAR - POL
    3. Drive from Pemba Airport (POL) to Mozambiquecar car
    10h 35m
    $423–1,218

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Nampula (APL) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Mozambique?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Mozambique. However, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Nampula (APL), then drive to Mozambique. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Nampula (APL), then drive to Mozambique.

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