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How to get fromMaputo to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane MPM - ZNZ
    5h 47m
    $428–833

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    4d 1h
    $213–419

  3. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane MPM - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    7h 3m
    $396–733

Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Maputo, Mozambique and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Airlink, Kenya Airways, and four other airlines fly from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) once daily.

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