City view from Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Nairobi — flights from Kilimanjaro to Nairobi
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Flights from Arusha to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Arusha (JRO) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 48m (235 km). Flightlink, Kenya Airways and Precision Air fly it. Lowest fare seen: $234 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Kilimanjaro →1 lounge at Kilimanjaro AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying Arusha to Nairobi

Carriers on JRO–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Flightlinknonstop fare seen✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Precision Airnonstop fare seen

Arusha to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $234 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $197. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$27131 Oct 2026 · Precision Air$211 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · Precision Air
Nov 2026$2394 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways$198 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$24028 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways$200 · 1 stop28 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$2344 Jan 2027 · Flightlink$197 · 1 stop4 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$2464 Feb 2027 · Kenya Airways$198 · 1 stop6 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $198 for November 2026, $197 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Arusha to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Kenya

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Arusha to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Arusha to Nairobi?
A nonstop flight from Arusha (JRO) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 48m, covering 235 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Arusha from Nairobi by air?
The great-circle distance between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 235 km (146 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Arusha to Nairobi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JRO–NBO route include Flightlink, Kenya Airways and Precision Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Arusha to Nairobi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JRO–NBO was $234 USD with Flightlink (nonstop), departing 4 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Arusha to Nairobi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $197 one-way, against $211 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Arusha to Nairobi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $197 with one stop against $234 nonstop, a saving of $37. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Arusha to Kenya?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Nairobi?
Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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