There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Rukwa by plane, taxi, or car
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Fly Arusha to Mbeya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane ARK - MBI
- Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi
12h 24m$244–585Drive 1,034.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Arusha to Sumbawangacar 1,034.4 km
22h 52m$129–186Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane JRO - MBI
- Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi
12h 4m$338–831Fly Arusha to Mpanda Airport, taxi
- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane ARK - NPY
- Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi
21h 54m$334–915Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mpanda Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane JRO - NPY
- Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi
15h 54m$338–881
Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Rukwa is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 22h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Arusha to Rukwa is to taxi and fly which takes 12h 4m and costs $330 - $850.
The distance between Arusha and Rukwa is 950 km. The road distance is 1034.4 km.
It takes approximately 12h 24m to get from Arusha to Rukwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Rukwa is 1034 km. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Arusha to Rukwa.
What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Rukwa, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Arusha to Rukwa. However, you can take the taxi to Arusha-Airport-ARK airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then take the taxi to Laela. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha to Sumbawanga in around 22h 52m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Arusha to Mbeya Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–360
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–650
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–700
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Flights from Arusha to Mpanda Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Arusha to Mpanda Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mpanda Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- $17–160
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