Readers ask: Where Is Kilimanjaro Airport?

What city is Kilimanjaro Airport in?

Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) (IATA: JRO, ICAO: HTKJ) is an international airport in northern Tanzania that serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi.

Is Arusha and Kilimanjaro airport the same?

Arusha is served by two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport (IATA: JRO) has regular flights to Amsterdam with KLM, and to Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Nairobi. Kilimanjaro Airport is approximately 60km (45min) from the city centre.

How far is Kilimanjaro Airport from Arusha?

The distance between Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and Arusha is approximately 50.58 km.

What airport do you fly to for Mount Kilimanjaro?

To get to Kilimanjaro you need to fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (IATA code is JRO). The airport, shown on the map below, is situated south-west of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and is nearly equidistant from the two main towns, Arusha and Moshi.

How far is Nairobi from Mount Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Nairobi and Kilimanjaro is 208 km.

Is Tanzania safe?

Tanzania is, in our opinion, safe to visit. This is even more so if you book an organized safari. Theft and pickpocketing is relatively common in big cities but incidents are easily avoided when using a few simple safety precautions. Almost a million tourists visit Tanzania every year, and most visits are trouble-free.

What is the nearest city to Mount Kilimanjaro?

Cities near Mount Kilimanjaro

• Moshi, Tanzania.
• Kingori, Tanzania.
• Taveta, Kenya.
• Usa River, Tanzania.
• Nkoaranga, Tanzania.
• Poli, Tanzania.
• Mbuguni, Tanzania.
• Arusha, Tanzania.

Is Kilimanjaro dangerous?

Climbing Kilimanjaro is probably one of the most dangerous things you will ever do. Every year, approximately 1,000 people are evacuated from the mountain, and approximately 10 deaths are reported. The actual number of deaths is believed to be two to three times higher. The main cause of death is altitude sickness.

Can you see Kilimanjaro from Arusha?

The closest point of the A23 to Kilimanjaro is about 80km from downtown Arusha, and the road is a decent one. Remember that is just to see Kilimanjaro in the distance. If you are going to do that, it might be worth visiting Kilimanjaro National Park, at 128km from Arusha.

Is there Uber in Arusha?

Popular Uber Arusha airport fares requests for pickup at airport facilities: Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport. Uber taxis in Arusha charge riders per mile when moving, and per minute when idling. Even so, Uber rates do beat cab fares in Arusha.

What airport do you fly into for Tanzania?

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Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry-point for visitors to the southern parks.

How many airports are in Arusha?

Arusha Airport



There are 2 airports within Arusha Region. Kilimanjaro International airport (IACO HTKL; IATA JRO) which services in and outbound international carriers and international charter flights.

Can beginners climb Kilimanjaro?

As we mentioned before, Kilimanjaro is suitable for beginners; they do very well. The best advice is for everyone to arrive in great shape. Don’t underestimate the climb because you know someone did it who you believe was not fit. Train for the adventure.

Can you see Mount Kilimanjaro from Nairobi?

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How far from Dar es Salaam to Serengeti?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Serengeti is 738 km.