Travel to Mt Kilimanjaro airport

Travel to Mt Kilimanjaro airport, there are different ways to reach the hike starting point. All our hikes start from Moshi town. It will be the base for your trek. There are 2 ways to travel to Moshi town, either by flying or bus transfer. The best airport to fly to is Kilimanjaro airport (code JRO).

Moshi town is located about an hour drive from the airport. We can arrange airport transfers to your hotel subject to additional cost. Before you travel to Mt Kilimanjaro, plan for these logistics.

The hike can start from Arusha town, though this will be subject to extra cost. Located west of Moshi, at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha is known as the safari hub. Most safari tours depart from here. The town offers a wider range of hotels, shops, restaurants, and other amenities, making it a convenient starting point. It is approximately a 1 hour and 15-minute drive from the airport and about 2 hours from Moshi.

Airlines offering flights to Kilimanjaro airport

It is possible to travel to Mt Kilimanjaro airport with many airlines. There are very few direct flight options. Most options will involve a stop over and possible change of airline / plane.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

If flying from Amsterdam (AMS) airport to Kilimanjaro airport, KLM is the most best option. They offer daily direct flights and connections from different parts of the world via Amsterdam.

Qatar Airways

For flights from Doha (DOH) airport to Kilimanjaro airport, Qatar Airways is the best option. They offer several flights per week. Connecting flights are offered from Asia, Europe and North America via their Doha hub. This make them ideal for travel to Mt Kilimanjaro.

Ethiopian Airlines

Only Ethiopian Airlines offer daily direct flights from Addis Adaba (ADD) airport to Kilimanjaro airport. They also offer connections throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Turkish Airlines

For flights from Istanbul (IST) airport to Kilimanjaro airport, Turkish Airlines is the best option with several flights per week. They are a good choice for travellers from Europe and Asia with a wide range of connections, facilitating travel to Mt Kilimanjaro.

Kenya Airways and Precision air

Kenya Airways and Precision Air is the best option for flights from Naiorobi (NBO) airport to Kilimanjaro airport. They offer daily direct flights. Connections are offered throughout Africa as well as Asia, Europe and the Americas.

If direct flights to Kilimanjaro airport are unavailable, consider flying to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar. Please note that this may require booking connecting flights to reach your hike starting point. We also recommend using flight search engines such as Expedia. They will normally display various route options, to find the best flights for your trip.