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How to get fromNairobi to Zanzibar Cityby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Zanzibar City by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)planeWIL - ZNZ
    1h 46m
    $279–673

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
    2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
    18h 47m
    $32–164

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
    17h 33m

  4. Bus, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
    18h 57m
    $57–140

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

FlexFlight ApS and Safarilink fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 4 times a day.

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