How to get fromColombo to Arushaby plane, taxi or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Arusha by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane CMB - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
15h 3m
$595–1,855
Fly to Nairobi, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane CMB - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
17h 16m
$300–834
Fly to Arusha
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Arusha (ARK)plane CMB - ARK
14h 53m
$431–1,139

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

17Weekly Planes

16h 59mAverage Duration

$503Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,979.1 km
Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Arusha, Tanzania?

SalamAir, Oman Air, and nine other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Arusha (ARK) 5 times a day.

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Arusha(opens in a new window), Tanzania(opens in a new window)

Arusha City is a Tanzanian city, with a population of 617,631, and the regional capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 2,356,255 (2022 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Arusha

Arusha National Park(Opens in a new window)

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland. The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds.

Arusha Declaration Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Arusha Declaration Monument (Swahili: Mnara wa Azimio la Arusha) is a landmark monument and tourist attraction in Arusha, Tanzania. It was unveiled in 1977 by the nation's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party to commemorate ten years of the Arusha Declaration. It lies along Makongoro Road at the centre of the roundabout.

Mount Meru(Opens in a new window)

Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 km west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 m, it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition.

Places to stay in Arusha

$165

Sanna Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

$367

Gran Melia Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$260

Four Points By Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

$215

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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