Flying from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
The timezone in Arusha is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Melbourne. Arusha Airport is located in Arusha.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to ARK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Arusha Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to ARK flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
The majority of flights that depart Avalon Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Arusha Airport (ARK)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Arusha Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ARK and be in snooze mode sooner:
Line up a Arusha Airport rental car from popular outlets like Auto-Union or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Arusha and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Arusha Airport flight.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
Arusha Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Arusha. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Currently, R 14,649 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Arusha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 34,910. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ARK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Arusha Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Arusha. January is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Melbourne to ARK plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Arusha to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Arusha Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Arusha
Start your Arusha trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Arusha Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Arusha when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Kilimanjaro info followed by Luxury Safari Tours Africa and Kilimanjaro tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Tanzania just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres southwest of Arusha, a visit to Singida will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sabasaba Grounds, Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church and Singida Roman Catholic Church.
Another well-known destination in Tanzania, Babati is around 137 kilometres southwest of Arusha. Plan to visit highlights including Babati Roundabout.
