Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO): what you need to know
The timezone in Kilimanjaro is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JNB to JRO flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between JNB and JRO include:
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Zanzibar Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
R 5,283 is the lowest price for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,004. These fares may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JNB to JRO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JNB to JRO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
75% of flights that leave from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Step off your Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a handy option a short journey from JRO, head for Kia Lodge.
Travel at your own speed with a Kilimanjaro Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Europcar or Smiles Cars Rentals and venture far and wide through Kilimanjaro and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Kilimanjaro Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to central Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Kilimanjaro. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Kilimanjaro in March.
Explore more of Tanzania
Mwanza is just one of the many places in Tanzania waiting to be explored once you've seen Kilimanjaro. Around 547 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Kogatende Serengeti Safaris, Bismarck Rock and Standing Point.
Around 322 kilometres south-east of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar is another favourite stop in Tanzania. Experience major highlights starting with House of Wonders, Zanzibar travel tours and Tanzania Attractions.