From Arusha Airport (ARK) to Arusha City
Arusha Airport (ARK) to Arusha City
Door-to-door pickup at Arusha Airport (ARK) for any hotel or lodge in Arusha City, about 20 minutes, with a name board outside arrivals and flight tracking

Key facts
- Price from
- $35 USD flat rate
- Distance
- 8 km
- Typical duration
- 20 minutes
- From
- Arusha Airport (ARK)
- To
- Arusha City
- Optimal Distance
- 8 Kilometers
- Estimated Duration
- 20 Minutes, subject to city traffic
- Airport Type
- Domestic terminal, about 8 km from the city centre
- Complimentary
- Chilled bottled water & onboard Wi-Fi
Route map
The route runs from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Arusha City, about 8 km.
Indicative route, not turn-by-turn directions.
What happens when you land
Step 1: We track your flight
Give your flight details when you book. We monitor your flight in real time, and a delayed landing carries no extra fee: your driver adapts to the new landing time.
Step 2: Your driver waits outside arrivals
Your driver stands outside the arrivals area holding a board with your name.
Step 3: Up to 90 minutes free
Your driver waits up to 90 minutes after the actual landing time, free of charge.
Step 4: Help with your bags
Your driver helps with your luggage and loads it into the vehicle.
Meeting point
Outside the arrivals area. Your driver holds a name board there.
Route highlights
- Meet-and-greet outside the arrivals area with a clear name board
- Flight tracking with no waiting surcharge for a delayed landing
- Door-to-door drop-off at any Arusha hotel, lodge or city address
Book this transfer
Send your date, time and flight details and we will confirm your driver.
Book Arusha Airport (ARK) to Arusha CityFrequently asked questions
Is Arusha Airport (ARK) the same as Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)?
No. ARK is the small domestic airport about 8 km from Arusha city centre. JRO is the international gateway roughly 52 km away, between Arusha and Moshi, and is where long-haul flights land.
What if my domestic flight lands late?
Give us your flight number when you book. We track the flight, and a delayed landing carries no extra charge: your driver adjusts to the new arrival time.
Can I continue to a safari or another town from ARK?
Yes. From Arusha we also run private transfers to Moshi, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. Tell us your onward plan when you book and we will quote the whole journey, starting with the airport pickup.

