Traveling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Arusha Airport (ARK): what you need to know
Arusha's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Arusha three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Leave plenty of time to catch your EDI to ARK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Currently, $554 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Arusha Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $975. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to ARK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Arusha Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Arusha Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Arusha Airport (ARK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Arusha Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ARK instead:
Pick up an Arusha Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travelers miss. Auto-Union and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Arusha and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Arusha Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
From Arusha Airport, Arusha is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Arusha Airport (ARK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Arusha Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Arusha. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Arusha is February, with temperatures ranging between 59ºF and 88ºF. Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Arusha Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 52ºF and 75ºF. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to ARK around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Tanzania
Mwanza is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Arusha. Around 270 miles away to the west, top sights here include Bismarck Rock, Pasha Beach and Igoma Cemetery.
Zanzibar is another must-experience destination in Tanzania and is around 260 miles south-east of Arusha. No journey is complete without dropping by Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
