This is one of four international airports in the Republic of Tanzania and the second largest. This airport primarily services international inbound and outbound flights to/from Tanzania. There are limited numbers of airlines offering domestic and regional services from JRO into the Serengeti / Manyara and other popular Tanzanian destinations. The majority of domestic airlines operate out of Arusha (ARK) airport 55 km away. There are several options to transfer between Arusha and Kilimanjaro airports, including booking a transfer right here on Tripsbetter. Flights out of Arusha tend to be more competitively priced with much higher frequency than those out of Kilimanjaro International.
Kilimanjaro International Airport is located in Northern Tanzania right at the footsteps of Mt Kilimanjaro, which at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters above sea level) is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
The location of the airport is 55 kilometers South East of Arusha town along the A23 Himo Road and the journey to Arusha by road 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic.
Please note that due to Covid-19,the Kilimanjaro International Airport has enacted several safety measures to protect both the staff and tourists coming in and out of the airport. These measures include:
There are more than 8 connecting flights daily from Dar es Salaam International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport and the flight takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Currently, no airlines are using this airport as a hub.
The taxis and car hire vehicles will pick and drop you within the terminal, right at the entrance to the lounge. And there are porters ready to help you with your luggage, for a small tip.
Kiosks – Some kiosks sell curios at the airport terminal plus duty-free shops that stock western goods and there is plenty of reading material to keep you busy after you land.
There are no hotels within the airport. Kia Lodge is located 5 minutes from the airport. There are many hotels in Arusha located 55 kilometers from the airport and they range from budget to 3-5 star accommodations. Some of the best hotels in Arusha include The Mount Meru Hotel, Kibo Palace Hotel, and The Rivertrees Country Inn.