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How to get fromZanzibar Island to Maldivesby plane or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Zanzibar Island to Maldives by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Velana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane ZNZ - MLE
    13h 40m
    $592–711

  2. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane ZNZ - DDD
    17h 5m
    $260–750

  3. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Gan International Airport

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane ZNZ - GAN
    18h 39m
    $350–907

  4. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DAR - MLE
    14h 52m
    $389–1,093

  5. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane plane ZNZ - FVM
    21h
    $280–800

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,987 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

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

Qatar Airways, Flydubai, and Etihad fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.

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