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If you need special assistance when flying out from London, Heathrow (LHR) provides assistance within the airport. It’s best to let your airline know at least 48h beforehand. If you or your family member has a less visible disability, such as autism or a cognitive impairment, you can pick up a lanyard at check-in behind Hall C. In this way, airport staff are aware and will be ready to assist if need be.

If you’re coming to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you can reach it by taxi or hire car. The journey time is around 45min to the start of the climb in the town of Moshi. Taxis are just outside the main terminal building; the cost to Arusha is around Tsh58,000 (£18), and the cost to Moshi is approximately Tsh46,400 (£14.50). Car hire and safari company Seasons can arrange to have a hire car pick you up at the airport.

The airport is situated midway between the towns of Arusha and Moshi, both approximately a 45min drive away. The closest hotel is the Kia Lodge, which offers stays in bungalows. It’s around a 5min drive from the main terminal building.

If you’d like to exchange money before leaving London, you can do so at the multiple Travelex shops at Heathrow (LHR). The Tanzanian shilling isn’t widely available, so you might want to exchange to USD or bring GBP with you and exchange locally upon arrival. All of the aforementioned airlines fly out from Terminal 2. You’ll find Travelex branches before and after security.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arusha usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO).

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arusha:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arusha most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 7% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the London Heathrow Airport to Arusha route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £730 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £895, a difference of £166. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £812. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Arusha takes 0h 00m, covering 4,384 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Arusha are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £472, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 01m, compared to 13h 21m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 13h 51m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Arusha is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Arusha range from £682 to £1,041, with an average of £812 over the past 12 months. Anything below £682 counts as a good deal.