Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Arusha Airport (ARK): what you need to know
Arusha is one hour ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your ATH to ARK flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Arusha Airport (ARK)
$505 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arusha Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,164. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ATH to ARK, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arusha Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
77.19% of flights departing from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arusha Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Arusha Airport (ARK)
If you're arriving on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arusha Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ARK:
Book an Arusha Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Auto-Union and Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Arusha and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Arusha Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
Arusha Airport is approximately 9 miles from central Arusha. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Arusha Airport (ARK)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arusha Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Arusha based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Arusha Airport for February if you'd like to explore Arusha during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 59ºF and 88ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to ARK in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 52ºF and 75ºF on average.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've seen Arusha, now it's time to discover other parts of Tanzania. Travel around 270 miles west to Mwanza to tick off its leading attractions. From Bismarck Rock to Pasha Beach and Igoma Cemetery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 260 miles south-east of Arusha, Zanzibar is another favorite stop in Tanzania. Start your sightseeing at Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
