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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Arusha:

• Earliest: departs at 09:25 and lands at 17:36
• Latest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 18:21.

The flight takes about 8h 11m.

A direct flight from Zurich to Arusha takes 8h 11m, covering 3,915 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 Zurich to Arusha range from £605 to £994, with an average of £757 over the past 12 months. Anything below £605 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £757. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £721 return via Istanbul (IST), compared with £1,734 for direct.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Arusha flights. 64% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS and Edelweiss Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A340-300 variants.

One-way fares from Zurich to Arusha are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £528, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Zurich to Arusha usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Arusha Kilimanjaro (JRO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Arusha route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Zurich to Arusha route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £573 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £857, a difference of £284. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Zurich and Arusha.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 34m, compared to 13h 38m via Istanbul (IST) and 13h 53m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Arusha is 1 hour ahead of Zurich (Eastern Africa Time vs Central European 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:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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