You can reach Arusha by flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and taking a 1-hour taxi or shuttle to the city, or by taking a 9 to 13-hour bus from Dar es Salaam with operators like BM Coach etc.
Arusha is accessible by air through two airports: Arusha Airport (ARK) for domestic flights and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for international and regional flights.
From major Tanzanian cities like Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Mwanza, daily domestic flights are available via airlines such as Precision Air, Air Tanzania, and Flightlink. These flights typically take 1 to 2 hours.
For international travelers, JRO offers connections from cities like Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Doha, and Amsterdam. From JRO, Arusha is about an hour away by taxi or shuttle, making air travel a fast and convenient option.
Arusha is well-connected by road, making bus travel a popular and affordable option for reaching the city from various parts of Tanzania and neighboring countries.
If you’re starting from Dar es Salaam, several reliable bus operators—such as Kilimanjaro Express, BM Coach, and Dar Express—offer daily services to Arusha. The journey typically takes 9 to 13 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions, and buses usually depart in the early morning.
These long-distance buses are often equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, and onboard entertainment, especially in VIP and luxury classes.
