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How to get fromZanzibar City to Tumbatu Islandby plane, ferry, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Tumbatu Island by plane, ferry, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane ZNZ - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3. Walk from Zanzibar to Tumbatu Islandunknown unknown
    4h 40m

  2. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Stone Town to Kendwashuttle bus
    2. Walk from Kendwa to Tumbatu Islandunknown unknown
    1h 26m

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar226Weekly Planes
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Tumbatu Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), drive to Dar es Salaam, take the ferry to Zanzibar, then travel to Tumbatu Island. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Stone Town to Tumbatu Island via Kendwa in around 1h 26m.

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