Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Mombasa to Zanzibar?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mombasa and Zanzibar takes around 0.72 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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The flight distance between Mombasa and Zanzibar is 247 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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Several carriers operate flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Safarilink Aviation.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and Nairobi, Entebbe, Lamu, London, Eldoret, Kisumu, Brussels, Dublin, Mount Kilimanjaro, Addis Ababa, Berlin, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Rome, Dar es Salaam, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bucharest, Dubai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro, London, Nairobi, Kigali, Dublin, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Durban, Entebbe, Blantyre, Brussels, Bangkok, Port Elizabeth, Marrakesh, Pemba, Mwanza, Pemba Island, New Delhi, Harare.

Question 6

What airports are near Mombasa?

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The main airport in Mombasa is Moi International. It is also served by Moi International, Ukunda, Malindi, Vipingo, Tanga.

Question 7

What airports are near Zanzibar?

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The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Mombasa and Zanzibar thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Mombasa and Zanzibar can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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Currently, you can fly between Mombasa and Zanzibar with Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Air Tanzania, Safarilink Aviation, Coastal Aviation.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mombasa and Zanzibar, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Mombasa and Zanzibar?

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Traveling between Mombasa and Zanzibar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Mombasa?

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There are a number of airports in and around Mombasa. The main one is Moi International and other nearby airports include Moi International, Ukunda, Malindi, Vipingo, Tanga

Question 14

How many airports are there near Zanzibar?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mombasa, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Mombasa and Zanzibar arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Zanzibar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£144
Cheapest round-trip	£253
Average round-trip	£357
Nonstop flights in June	£150 – £150
Most popular airline	Kenya Airways

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Air Tanzania	ATC	TC	Yes	0 0
Safarilink Aviation	XLK	F2	Yes	No
Coastal Aviation	CSV	CQ	Yes	No

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Forms and documents	Recommended proof of COVID-19 vaccination for Tanzania Mandatory health surveillance form for Zanzibar

Visa requirements	Visa is not required
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in certain situations

Mombasa, Kenya to Zanzibar, Tanzania flights

Flights starting at £144. Choose between Kenya Airways, Precision Air, or Air Tanzania to find the best price.

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