How to get fromOttawa to Arushaby train, plane, taxi or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Ottawa to Arusha by train, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane YUL - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
21h 40m
$512–1,708
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Arusha
cheapest
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Arusha (ARK)plane YOW - ARK
32h 58m
$416–1,408
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane YOW - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
23h 4m
$510–1,724
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Nairobi (NBO)plane YOW - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
27h 31m
$455–1,553
Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Arusha
1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Arusha (ARK)plane YUL - ARK
34h 19m
$418–1,392

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

21Weekly Planes

20h 20mAverage Duration

$471Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,112.2 km
Duration: 21h 40m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Arusha, Tanzania?

Air France, Precision Air, and three other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Arusha (ARK) 6 times a week.

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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)

8.1Very Good

Venus Premier 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)

8.2Very Good

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