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How to get fromZanzibar Island to Tangaby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar Island to Tanga by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane plane ZNZ - TGT
    38 min
    $151–184

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus bus
    7h 46m
    $28–153

  3. Ferry, bus via Zanzibar

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus bus
    8h 26m
    $42–117

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Zanzibar Island to Tanga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133 km
  • Duration: 38 min

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

Charterlines, Inc., Auric Air Services Limited, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT) 4 times a day.

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