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

Activity

Moshi/Arusha: Kilimanjaro Day Trek: Marangu, Machame or Shira

Experience the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro on a 1-day hike. Explore the Lemosho (Shira Plateau), Marangu, and Machame routes, each offering its own charm and landscape.
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Moshi: Day trip Materuni waterfalls hike, Coffee tour & lunch

Explore, hike to Materuni Waterfall, and enjoy a traditional coffee tour with a local lunch. Immerse yourself in the culture and nature of Kilimanjaro on this full-day adventure.
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Moshi/Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls Coffee Tour and/or Hot Springs

Travel by tuk-tuk or car from Arusha or Moshi to Materuni Waterfalls. Enjoy a coffee tour, hike to the falls, and relax at Chemka Hot Springs. Note: Several options with different prices are available.
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