How to find cheap flights to Arusha Airport (ARK)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Arusha Airport is $582. A return plane ticket to ARK right now is $1,200.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to ARK changes.
Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Arusha, where Arusha Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines generally offer some amazing early bird rates.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Arusha by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This lets you browse fares for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Arusha Airport.
Best time to go to Arusha
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Arusha in May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to ARK, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Head to Arusha in January if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ARK, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
December is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Arusha then.
Check the weather before you head off. February is the warmest time of year in Arusha, with averages of between 59ºF and 88ºF.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 52ºF to 75ºF.
July is the driest month in Arusha. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
The wettest time of year is April. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around 14 days of rainfall.
Flying to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
Get to Arusha in one go. These are some of the top airlines offering direct flights to Arusha Airport:
If you want to travel with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your ARK plane ticket with Precision Air. Up to 0% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled.
When you step off the plane at ARK, you'll be in the UTC+3 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Arusha Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to ARK:
Getting to central Arusha from Arusha Airport (ARK)
Central Arusha is about 4 miles from ARK.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to ARK, it'll take around 15 minutes to get to the center.
Expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Arusha comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Arusha highlights
Put these major attractions high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Arusha:
Kilimanjaro info: Located around 2 miles northeast of the city center, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Kilimanjaro trekking: Hit up this landmark next. About 4 miles north of the city center, it's well worth stopping by for the full Arusha experience.
How to get to Moshi from Arusha Airport (ARK)
Kicking things off in Moshi? From ARK, it takes around 2 hours to drive there. The city is about 60 miles from the airport.
Traveling from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Merelani
Merelani is another city that's easily accessible from Arusha Airport. It's about 30 miles away.
The drive time to Merelani is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Tanzania
Craving more adventure? Moshi is a must-do while you're in Tanzania. It's around 50 miles east of Arusha and features Modern Safari Park, Kikuletwa Hotsprings and Kilimanjaro Botanical Garden.