How to get fromCusco to Arushaby plane, taxi, bus or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cusco to Arusha by plane, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Arusha (ARK)CUZ - ARK
24h 56m
$680–1,958
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)CUZ - DAR
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminal
33h 25m
$613–1,717
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)CUZ - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha
29h 2m
$680–1,347
Fly to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Nairobi (NBO)CUZ - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arusha
30h 22m
$619–1,254

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Arusha (ARK) flights

20Weekly Planes

38hAverage Duration

$677Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,925.8 km
Duration: 24h 56m

What companies run services between Cusco, Peru and Arusha, Tanzania?

LATAM Chile, Air Tanzania, and six other airlines fly from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to Arusha (ARK) 3 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

Equator Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Gran Melia Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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

8.5Very Good

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