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How to get fromIstanbul to Arushaby bus, plane, taxi, car or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)planeIST - JRO
    3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
    11h 12m
    $470–628

  2. Bus, fly to Arusha

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Arusha (ARK)planeIST - ARK
    15h 41m
    $236–762

  3. Drive 6,811.6 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Arushacar6,811.6 km
    3d 20h
    $846–1,222

  4. Bus, fly to Nairobi, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nairobi (NBO)planeIST - NBO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
    16h 24m
    $295–487

Istanbul (IST) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Arusha, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Arusha. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Arusha. Alternatively, you can drive from Istanbul to Arusha in around 3d 20h.

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