How To Get to Kilimanjaro National Park From Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Zanzibar
Getting To Kilimanjaro National Park is by either Flight or By Road. Flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport is the fastest way for getting to Kilimanjaro National Park. From the airport, it is approximately a 90-minute, 75-kilometer journey to the park.
The other alternative option to get to Kilimanjaro National Park, would be to drive to the Park from Tanzania’s largest airport, Julius Nyerere International Airport. It takes about nine hours to drive from Dar es salaam to to Kilimanjaro National Park, which is more over 500 miles south. Dar es Salaam, the capital and biggest city in Tanzania, is located on the coast in eastern Tanzania, and the airport is not far from the city.
Flying to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya, would also be another option. Although the distance to the south is only 200 km, crossing into Tanzania will call for a Kenyan visa and will involve dealing with border control. From the airport. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is a convenient location for our pick-up service if you decide to climb Kilimanjaro with Aloyo Safaris.
Getting To Kilimanjaro National Park By Flight
Typically, you can access Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) directly via flights departing from either Europe (KLM) or the Gulf (Qatar Airlines, Emirates). Alternatively, fly into Dar es Salaam, the city of Tanzania, then board a short internal flight to JRO.
Another option is to fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi Kenya, and then link to JRO with Kenya Airways, or Precision Air.
The Best International Flights to Kilimanjaro for Climbing
Flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) is the first stage toward getting to Kilimanjaro. It is more probable that you will be required to pass through another African city like Dar es Salaam, Arusha, or Nairobi, while there are direct flights from some European (Amsterdam and Zurich) and Middle Eastern (Doha and Turkey) locations.
The most efficient flying route to Kilimanjaro from the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom
The most convenient option for climbers from the US, Europe, and the UK is to fly to Amsterdam from a large local airport near your location. From there, you may book a connecting flight to JRO with KLM Airlines.
Taking off from Amsterdam, KLM offers direct flights to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Condor Air offers continuous flights between Frankfurt and Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Kilimanjaro Airport is directly accessible from Istanbul via Turkish Airlines.
Air Kenya offers continuous flights between Nairobi and Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The Kilimanjaro Airport is directly accessible from Nairobi via Precision Air.
Qatar Airlines offers nonstop service between Doha and Kilimanjaro Airport.
Fly directly from Addis Abeba to Kilimanjaro Airport with Ethiopian Airlines.
Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigali Airport Direct Flights Offered by RwandAir
Kilimanjaro International Airport is accessible via Dar es Salaam and Nairobi (Kenya) if direct flights are not available. Nairobi is considerably closer to Mount Kilimanjaro than Dar es Salaam is. Compared to Kilimanjaro Airport, Nairobi Airport experiences far more air traffic, resulting in more affordable prices.
The most efficient flying route to Kilimanjaro from the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom
Flying to Amsterdam is the most convenient route for climbers from the US, Europe, and the UK. Then after they can catch another flight to JRO with KLM Airlines. Almost every major airport in the US, Europe, and the UK flies to Amsterdam. In order to reach Kilimanjaro International Airport on a budget, flying via Nairobi, Kenya is an excellent choice.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and domestic flights inside Tanzania
Domestic flights within the Tanzania region are provided by the following airlines: Coastal Aviation, Precision Air, Fly540, Regional Air, Zan Air, and Air Excel
Getting To Kilimanjaro national Park By Road
At an additional charge, we can organize shuttle bus transfers from Nairobi to Moshi, whereby, we can pick you up from your hotel or from the Jommo Kenyatta International Airport or Wilson Airport. The charge also involves picking and dropping from Mount Kilimanjaro National Park to either Moshi or Arusha hotel.
Private Transfers
We also offer private transfers according to your needs at an extra cost, from Arusha, Moshi, Dar es salaam, Nairobi
Where does Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Begin?
All Mount Kilimanjaro climbing treks begin from 2 popular towns of Moshi and Arusha, which offer superb hotel/lodging options, Eateries, Market places and bustling sectors. Both towns are located near kilimanjaro International Airport, with Arusha being 90 minutes away for 70Km distance, and 45 Kilometers for Moshi in 40 Minutes.
Things You Should Consider before traveling to Kilimanjaro National Park
Be sure of your passport and Visa requirements before making your entire Kilimanjaro excursion. We also highly recommend that you consider the Visa requirements for other additional countries.
You should also ensure that you your yellow fever vaccine is upto date, in case you are visiting a country that is at risk such as Kenya & Tanzania, and remember to arrive in Tanzania atleast 2 to 3 days, prior to the starting date of your Kilimanjaro climbing Safari, so that you have enough time to rest.
