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

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

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  1. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Songea, drive

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    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Songea (SGX)plane plane ZNZ - SGX
    2. Drive from Songea (SGX) to Nyererecar car
    8h 50m
    $168–413

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

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mtwara (MYW)plane plane ZNZ - MYW
    2. Drive from Mtwara (MYW) to Nyererecar car
    10h 17m
    $168–389

  3. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Songea, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Songea (SGX)plane plane DAR - SGX
    3. Drive from Songea (SGX) to Nyererecar car
    9h 19m
    $197–495

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

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mtwara (MYW)plane plane DAR - MYW
    3. Drive from Mtwara (MYW) to Nyererecar car
    10h 36m
    $202–435

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Songea (SGX) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 945.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Nyerere. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Songea (SGX), then drive to Nyerere. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Mtwara (MYW), then drive to Nyerere.

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