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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to Arusha takes 00m, covering 4,376 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.

Return flights from London to Arusha range from £712 to £1,054, with an average of £834 over the past 12 months. Anything below £712 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the £834 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from London to Arusha are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £693, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Arusha may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO).

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from London to Arusha. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £770 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £916, a difference of £147.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 21m, compared to 13h 39m via Istanbul (IST) and 13h 42m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Arusha is 3 hours ahead of London (Eastern Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.