Flying from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
Arusha is one hour ahead of Johannesburg. Arusha Airport is located in Arusha, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to ARK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a popular month like October? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to ARK, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) is an option when leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
JNB is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77% of flights that leave from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is about 40 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Johannesburg to ARK flight? Relax in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Arusha Airport (ARK)
Consider booking a hotel close to ARK if you're catching a late flight from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Travel beyond Arusha and head to places that many travellers miss with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Arusha Airport rental car from companies like Auto-Union or Europcar.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Johannesburg to Arusha Airport flight.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
From Arusha Airport, central Arusha is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Currently, R 5,493 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,966. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Johannesburg to ARK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap Johannesburg to Arusha Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Arusha. January is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport (ARK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Arusha is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to ARK plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Arusha
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Arusha Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Arusha:
Kilimanjaro info and Luxury Safari Tours Africa are a couple of major attractions to put on your Arusha travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Kilimanjaro tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres southwest of Arusha, a visit to Singida will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Sabasaba Grounds, Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church and Singida Roman Catholic Church.
Your journey through Tanzania wouldn't be complete without visiting Babati. Babati Roundabout is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 137 kilometres southwest of Arusha.
