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Flights from Nairobi to Arusha

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Arusha (JRO) take about 48m (235 km). Precision Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $222 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airport transfer

JRO → Kilimanjaro, booked before you fly

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Arusha

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

✈ Precision Airnonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Arusha fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $222 one-way. With stops: Aug 2027, from $190. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Feb 2027$22212 Feb 2027 · Precision Air$193 · 1 stop6 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$2452 Mar 2027 · Precision Air$192 · 1 stop2 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$24529 Apr 2027 · Precision Air$192 · 1 stop29 Apr 2027
Aug 2027$22328 Aug 2027 · Precision Air$190 · 1 stop28 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $192 for March 2027, $190 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi to Arusha, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Nairobi to Arusha flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Arusha?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Arusha (JRO) 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 Nairobi from Arusha by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Kilimanjaro International Airport is 235 km (146 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Arusha?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–JRO route include 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 Nairobi to Arusha cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–JRO was $222 USD with Precision Air (nonstop), departing 12 Feb 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 Nairobi to Arusha?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in August 2027 were cheapest, from $190 one-way, against $193 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Arusha?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $190 with one stop against $222 nonstop, a saving of $32. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to Arusha?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Arusha 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.

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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