Travelling from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Seattle. Check out your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) when booking your flight from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
The timezone in Kilimanjaro is UTC+3, which is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. Kilimanjaro International Airport is located in Kilimanjaro.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to JRO. 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.
Getting away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like spring break, summer and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Seattle to JRO. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Take some time to recharge during your flight from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport with a stopover. Hamad International Airport (DOH) is one of the main options between Lake Union Sea Plane Base and JRO.
LKE is around 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 11 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to JRO:
About Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Hop off your flight from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a convenient option a quick drive from JRO, consider Kia Lodge.
Getting from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to central Kilimanjaro
The centre of Kilimanjaro is roughly 72 kilometres from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
R 16,205 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Return flights start from R 21,502. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Seattle to JRO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Kilimanjaro in February when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Seattle to JRO, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Kilimanjaro, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Kilimanjaro International Airport in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Kilimanjaro
Make sure you add Sambarai Garden to your travel itinerary. This is one of the most popular things to do and see while you're in Kilimanjaro.
