Nairobi to Zanzibar

Bus, boat, SGR train, and flights — compare routes, then book on the operator that's fastest for you.

⚡ Direct Answer: Nairobi to Zanzibar Travel Info

Traveling from Nairobi to Zanzibar: 2 verified scheduled options by flight.

Operators include Flightlink. Fares and timetables are sourced directly from licensed operators with zero added commission. Returning? See Zanzibar to Nairobi.

Nairobi to Zanzibar (2)

✈️ plane Flightlink ✓
11:30 Nairobi Daily Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
2h30m via Kilimanjaro
14:00 Zanzibar Daily

Price varies

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Route map

Nairobi to Zanzibar at a glance

Maswali Yanayoulizwa Mara kwa Mara (FAQs) • Nairobi to Zanzibar

Je, nauli ya basi kutoka Nairobi kwenda Zanzibar ni kiasi gani?

Nauli hutegemea kampuni na daraja la huduma unayochagua.

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Train — SGR

The Standard Gauge Railway — search a route above and book directly on TRC's official ticketing site.

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Bus

Real operators like Ally's Star, God First Luxury, Happy Nation Express and Kilimanjaro Express — search a route above to compare them.

Boat — Zanzibar / Pemba / Lake Victoria

Azam Marine and Zan Fast Ferries run the Zanzibar, Pemba and Tanga ferries; Tanzania Shipping Company (TASHICO) runs the Mwanza–Bukoba ferry on Lake Victoria.

Azam Marine → Zan Fast Ferries → TASHICO →

Flights

Domestic flights by Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Flightlink, Auric Air and Coastal Aviation — search a route above to compare them.

Precision Air → Air Tanzania →