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How to get fromZanzibar City to Watamuby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Watamu by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Mombasa, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane ZNZ - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Malindibus bus
    5h 7m
    $308–498

  2. Ferry, bus via Zanzibar

    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 bus from Mombasa to Malindibus bus
    18h 43m
    $101–430

  3. Ferry, bus

    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 bus from Mombasa to Malindibus bus
    14h 55m
    $104–189

  4. Fly to Malindi

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane ZNZ - MYD
    6h 3m
    $347–1,030

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and Precision Air fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Malindi (MYD) 3 times a day.

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