How to get fromZanzibar to Entebbeby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Entebbe (EBB)plane ZNZ - EBB
2h 19m
$204–297
Ferry, bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
30h 51m
$95–163
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
38h 25m
$98–445

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

23Weekly Planes

3h 31mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,053.4 km
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Zanzibar, Zanzibar Central/South, Tanzania and Entebbe, Uganda?

Uganda Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Entebbe (EBB) 3 times a day.

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Entebbe(opens in a new window), Uganda(opens in a new window)

Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 km southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962. The city is the location of Entebbe International Airport, Uganda's largest commercial and military airport, which gained worldwide attention in 1976 Israeli rescue of 100 hostages kidnapped by the militant group of the PFLP-EO and Revolutionary Cells (RZ) organizations. Entebbe is also the location of State House, the official office and residence of the President of Uganda.

Places to stay in Entebbe

K Hotels Entebbe(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Corinya Serviced Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

2 Friends Beach Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Precious Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

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