How to get fromZanzibar Island to Mafia Islandby plane, unknown, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar Island to Mafia Island by plane, unknown, or ferry

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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 ZNZ - MFA
2. Walk from Mafia Island (MFA) to Mafia Islandunknown
1h 57m
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 ZNZ - DAR
2. Walk from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mafia Islandunknown
2h 45m
Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Mafia Island, travel
1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry
2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mafia Island (MFA)plane DAR - MFA
3. Walk from Mafia Island (MFA) to Mafia Islandunknown
3h 19m

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

47Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zanzibar Island to Mafia Island.

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Distance: 207.8 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Zanzibar Island, Tanzania and Mafia Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar Island to Mafia Island. However, you can fly to Mafia Island (MFA) then travel to Mafia Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) then travel to Mafia Island.

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Kilindoni, Tanzania(opens in a new window)

Kilindoni is the capital of Mafia District in Pwani Region, Tanzania. It is the largest settlement on Mafia Island. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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