Non-stop flights to Arusha (ARK)
Arusha Airport is a small airport in Tanzania. It is an international airport. In total there are 7 airports around the world that have direct flights to Arusha in 2 countries. Currently, there are 6 domestic flights to Arusha.
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All direct flights to Arusha Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Arusha Best time to visit Arusha International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 684 flights arriving at Arusha Airport, which are 161 flights per week or 23 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Arusha are routes from Zanzibar (ZNZ) in Tanzania and Lake Manyara (LKY), also in Tanzania. These two routes together are operated 385 times this month, and make up for 56% of all monthly arrivals at Arusha Airport.
The longest flight to Arusha ARK is departing from Dar es Salaam (DAR). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 300 miles (483 km).
List of all direct flights to Arusha
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Arusha, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Arusha.
Airlines flying to Arusha
Currently, there are 9 airlines that fly to Arusha. Most flights to Arusha are operated by FlexFlight, as they connect 5 airports to ARK. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ARK flights:
What is the best time to visit Arusha?
🌺 Subtropical
Famous for its year-round warmth, Arusha often sees temperatures rise above 30°C (86°F). Relax by the water, explore lush forests, or dive into the urban scene—enjoying the perfect blend of nature, adventure, and leisure of this the subtropical destination.
You can visit Arusha any time of the year, but the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from late March to May and again from August to early November. During those months, the weather is quite enjoyable, with warm temperatures and little rain since the wet season has ended.
International flights to Arusha
Flights from Kenya to Arusha
Nairobi is the only city in Kenya with direct flights to Arusha. From Nairobi, direct flights are offered by FlexFlight, Regional and Safarilink Aviation.
All flights from Kenya
Domestic flights to Arusha
Flights from Tanzania to Arusha
There are several airports within Tanzania that have domestic flights to Arusha (6 in total).
From Dar es Salaam, you can fly non-stop with Air Tanzania or Precision Air.
From Grumeti, the only airline with direct flights is Regional Air.
From Kilimanjaro and Lake Manyara, you can fly with Air Excel, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight and Regional Air.
From Seronera, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Arusha, which are Air Excel, FlexFlight, Regional and Regional Air.
From Zanzibar, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Excel, Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight, Precision Air, Regional and Regional Air.
All flights from Tanzania
Alternative airports near Arusha
Flying to an alternative airport near Arusha could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Arusha (ARK) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Kilimanjaro (JRO) and Lake Manyara (LKY).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Arusha?
There are 2 airports in Arusha: Arusha Airport (ARK) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
What is the best airport to fly into Arusha?
You have multiple options when flying into Arusha. Although Arusha (ARK) is a convenient airport to reach the city, the biggest airport near to Arusha is Kilimanjaro (JRO), Kilimanjaro International Airport, which offers you additional options.
How many airlines fly to Arusha?
There are 9 airlines flying to Arusha from 7 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly to Arusha?
FlexFlight, Regional Air and Air Excel operate most flights to Arusha. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Arusha?
There are no alliances flying to Arusha at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to Arusha?
There are roughly 684 flights arriving at Arusha every month (or 161 flights each week), from a total of 7 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Arusha Airport?
The official name of Arusha Airport is Arusha Airport.
What is the airport code of Arusha Airport?
The airport code of Arusha Airport is ARK.
What are the most popular flights to Arusha?
Zanzibar, Lake Manyara and Seronera are the 3 most popular routes to Arusha. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Arusha, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Arusha?
| Zanzibar to Arusha | 1h 35m |
| Lake Manyara to Arusha | 25m |
| Seronera to Arusha | 35m |
| Nairobi to Arusha | 1h |
| Kilimanjaro to Arusha | 15m |
