Airlines and Routes to Kilimanjaro Airport

Several airlines handle the most common one-stop routings into Kilimanjaro International Airport. Among the most frequently used are KLM, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, each connecting through its own hub city with generally reliable onward timing. Another common routing is Kenya Airways via Nairobi. It's particularly handy for travelers adding the Maasai Mara to a combined Kenya-Tanzania trip, because it takes you through the right part of the region anyway. Should your itinerary include a domestic flight on to a Serengeti airstrip, expect it to leave from Kilimanjaro or Arusha the morning after you land, not on the day of arrival. Allow for that when planning your arrival day so you're not scrambling to make a same-day connection. For routing from where you live, see our country-specific flight guides, or contact us if you'd like help with flight timing.