Non-stop flights to Kilimanjaro (JRO)
Kilimanjaro International Airport is the third largest airport in Tanzania. It is an international airport. In total there are 17 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kilimanjaro, spread around 16 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 7 domestic flights to Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro is mainly known for adventure and being an unusual, remarkable place.
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All direct flights to Kilimanjaro Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kilimanjaro Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 496 flights arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport, which are 119 flights per week or 17 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kilimanjaro are routes from Dar es Salaam (DAR) in Tanzania and Lake Manyara (LKY), also in Tanzania. These two routes together are operated 174 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The longest flight to Kilimanjaro JRO is departing from Amsterdam (AMS). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 2,663 miles (4,286 km).
List of all direct flights to Kilimanjaro
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kilimanjaro, 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 Kilimanjaro.










Airlines flying to Kilimanjaro
Currently, there are 18 airlines that fly to Kilimanjaro. Most flights to Kilimanjaro are operated by Precision Air, as they connect 5 airports to JRO. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most JRO flights:












Business class flights to Kilimanjaro
There are 11 airports that have flights to Kilimanjaro in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to JRO are listed below:









Intercontinental flights to Kilimanjaro
The only intercontinental flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of September 2023.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Kilimanjaro
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights from Zürich (ZRH).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights from Amsterdam (AMS).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Kilimanjaro
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round flights from Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Kilimanjaro
Flights from Ethiopia to Kilimanjaro

Addis Ababa is the only city in Ethiopia with direct flights to Kilimanjaro. From Addis Ababa, direct flights are offered by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Kenya to Kilimanjaro

There are 3 airports in Kenya that have non-stop flights to Kilimanjaro.
From Mombasa, direct flights are offered by Eurowings.
From Nairobi, direct flights are offered by AirKenya Express, FlexFlight and Safarilink Aviation.
From Nairobi, you can fly non-stop with Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) or Precision Air.
Flights from Netherlands to Kilimanjaro

In Netherlands, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kilimanjaro is Amsterdam. From Amsterdam, direct flights are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
Flights from Qatar to Kilimanjaro

There is 1 airport in Qatar that has a direct connection to Kilimanjaro, which is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Rwanda to Kilimanjaro

In Rwanda, the only airport that has a direct connection to Kilimanjaro is Kigali. From Kigali, direct flights are offered by RwandAir.
Flights from Switzerland to Kilimanjaro

Zürich is the only city in Switzerland with direct flights to Kilimanjaro. From Zürich, direct flights are offered by Edelweiss Air.
Flights from Turkey to Kilimanjaro

There is 1 airport in Turkey that has a direct connection to Kilimanjaro, which is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Uganda to Kilimanjaro

Entebbe is the only city in Uganda with direct flights to Kilimanjaro. From Entebbe, direct flights are offered by Air Tanzania, KLM (SkyTeam) and Utair Express.
Domestic flights to Kilimanjaro
Flights from Tanzania to Kilimanjaro

There are several airports within Tanzania that have domestic flights to Kilimanjaro (7 in total).
From Arusha, direct flights are offered by Air Excel, FlexFlight and Regional Air.
From Dar es Salaam, airlines that operate direct flights are Air Tanzania, KLM (SkyTeam), Precision Air, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), RwandAir and Utair Express.
From Grumeti, you can fly non-stop to Kilimanjaro with Auric Air.
From Lake Manyara, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Kilimanjaro, which are Air Excel, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation, FlexFlight and Regional Air.
From Mwanza, you can fly non-stop with Air Tanzania or Precision Air.
From Seronera, direct flights are offered by Air Excel, Auric Air and Precision Air.
From Zanzibar, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Kilimanjaro, which are Air Tanzania, Edelweiss Air, Precision Air and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Alternative airports near Kilimanjaro
Flying to an alternative airport near Kilimanjaro 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 Kilimanjaro (JRO) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Arusha (ARK) and Amboseli National Park (ASV).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kilimanjaro?
There are 2 airports in Kilimanjaro: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Arusha Airport (ARK).
What is the best airport to fly into Kilimanjaro?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kilimanjaro is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
How many airlines fly to Kilimanjaro?
There are 18 airlines flying to Kilimanjaro from 17 airports around the world, as of September 2023.
Which airlines fly to Kilimanjaro?
Precision Air, Air Tanzania and Air Excel operate most flights to Kilimanjaro. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kilimanjaro?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to Kilimanjaro.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kilimanjaro?
There are roughly 496 flights arriving at Kilimanjaro every month (or 119 flights each week), from a total of 17 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kilimanjaro Airport?
The official name of Kilimanjaro Airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport.
What is the airport code of Kilimanjaro Airport?
The airport code of Kilimanjaro Airport is JRO.
What are the most popular flights to Kilimanjaro?
Dar es Salaam, Lake Manyara and Zanzibar are the 3 most popular routes to Kilimanjaro. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kilimanjaro, please use our flight map.