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How to get fromZanzibar Island to Maldivesby plane or ferry

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There are 4 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

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane ZNZ - MLE
    12h 10m
    $583–693

  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
    15h 45m
    $300–800

  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
    17h 59m
    $332–825

  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 27m
    $373–811

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,987 km
  • Duration: 12h 10m

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

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

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