Flying from Nairobi to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is Nairobi's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Nairobi to Arusha Airport (ARK) taking off from here.
Nairobi and Arusha (where Arusha Airport is located) share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Nairobi to ARK.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to ARK leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)
Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Travelling from central Nairobi to NBO takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Arusha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
62% of flights that depart Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport land at their destination on time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can book a direct Nairobi to Arusha Airport (ARK) plane ticket with departures from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Check if flying out of WIL makes more sense for your journey.
When setting off from WIL, you'll have a choice of airlines that have direct flights from Nairobi to ARK. Take to the skies with any of these carriers:
On the WIL to ARK route, Safarilink is the favourite choice for most passengers.
On public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Nairobi Wilson Airport the day before your Nairobi to ARK flight:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Arusha Airport (ARK)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Arusha Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near ARK and turn out the lights sooner:
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Nairobi to Arusha Airport flight.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
From Arusha Airport, central Arusha is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Arusha Airport (ARK)
$304 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Arusha Airport. A return flight starts at $609. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Nairobi to ARK if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Nairobi to Arusha Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Arusha. January is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Arusha Airport (ARK), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Nairobi to ARK plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Arusha to range from 15ºC to 31ºC.
July has temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Arusha Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Arusha
Start your Arusha trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Nairobi to Arusha Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Kilimanjaro info, Kilimanjaro tours and kilimanjaro trekking are highlights which should feature on any good Arusha itinerary.
Explore more of Tanzania
Take your travels further and see more of Tanzania. Singida is around 257 kilometres southwest of Arusha and is full of exciting things to see, including Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church.