Tanga to Zanzibar

Tanga to Zanzibar

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Tanga to Zanzibar Schedule

Tanga to Zanzibar Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Zan Fast Ferries Silver Plus 11:30 - 15:30TZS 302,680
Coastal Aviation Economy 12:25 - 19:20TZS 776,968
Auric Air Economy 16:40 - 07:20TZS 833,209

Transportation from Tanga to Zanzibar

Facts about the transport from Tanga to Zanzibar

Cheapest Transport$117
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure10:40 AM
Latest Departure4:40 PM
Departures per day11
Distance426 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAuric Air, Coastal Aviation, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air, Zan Fast Ferries

How to get from Tanga to Zanzibar

Travelling between Tanga and Zanzibar is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 298.95 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 116.82.

How long does it take to get from Tanga to Zanzibar?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 25 hours to travel between Tanga and Zanzibar depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Tanga and Zanzibar. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 35m to reach Zanzibar.

How much does it cost to get from Tanga to Zanzibar?

Travelling between Tanga and Zanzibar can be as cheap as USD 116.82 if you opt for a Zan Fast Ferries ferry and as expensive as USD 298.95 if you buy a Coastal Aviation, Precision Air flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Tanga and Zanzibar ?

  • 7 from Tanga to Zanzibar starting from 10:40 Tanga Airport until 16:40 Tanga Airport
  • 4 from Tanga to Zanzibar starting from 11:30 Tanga Port until 11:30 Tanga Port

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tanga to Zanzibar.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Tanga to Zanzibar, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 158.39.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Tanga and Zanzibar

Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, Hahn Air Systems, Precision Air

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Tanga and Zanzibar

Zan Fast Ferries

What is the most popular transport to get from Tanga to Zanzibar?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% travelled aboard a ferry