Kilimanjaro Airport

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General information

Kilimanjaro Airport is an airport in the north of Tanzania, close to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. Most arriving passengers at Kilimanjaro Airport (“The Gateway to Africa’s Wildlife Heritage”) travel to Moshi or Arusha. Moshi is located at the foot of Kilimanjaro and known as the starting point for a climb of the highest mountain in Africa (5,895 metres). Arusha is Tanzania’s third largest city, ideally located for visiting Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park. Arusha also has its own airport. KLM via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul Airport offer direct flights from Europe to Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania.

Tanzania has five international airports, from large to small: Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport, Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, Mwanza Airport and Arusha Airport.

Where is Kilimanjaro Airport situated?

The airport is located southwest of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, west of Moshi and east of Arusha. Both cities can be reached via the Arusha – Himo Road (A23).

How many terminals does Kilimanjaro Airport have?

Kilimanjaro Airport has one runway and a two-storey terminal building. Departures is on the left side of the terminal, Arrivals on the right.

Which airlines fly from and to Kilimanjaro Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
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    KLM
  • Turkish Airlines brand logo
    Turkish Airlines
  • Kenya Airways brand logo
    Kenya Airways
  • flydubai brand logo
    flydubai
  • Ethiopian Airlines brand logo
    Ethiopian Airlines
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Kilimanjaro Airport.

Activities

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Arusha or Moshi : Hot Spring, Waterfall & Coffee Farm Tour

Embark on a hike to the beautiful Materuni waterfall,swim beneath its rushing cascades on this tour from Arusha or Moshi. Experience Chemka Hot Springs and head to a traditional Tanzanian coffee farm.
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Arusha: Day Trip City,Materuni Waterfall,Coffee & Hot Spring

Embark on a hike to the beautiful Materuni waterfall,swim beneath its rushing cascades. Experience the Chemka Hot Springs.Make your way to a traditional coffee farm, learn more about Tanzanian coffee.
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#1. Best Kilimanjaro Day hike Tour-Machame Route-ISMANI

Experience the ultimate adventure as you explore the breathtaking beauty of Kilimanjaro's Machame Route on this hiking day trip that includes a boxed lunch and hotel transfers from Moshi Town.
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