Are direct flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha always the best option?

Direct flights are often convenient and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Addis Ababa to Arusha flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or those during off-peak seasons often have lower fares than weekend or holiday travel. Adjusting your departure or return by even a day or two may reveal better deals.

What extra costs should I check before booking Addis Ababa to Arusha flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into the total price to get an accurate cost comparison.

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2026-10-23 – 2026-11-20
ADD - Arusha
34% AI deal score
$653
$1,041
Round trip
2026-11-13 – 2026-11-22
ADD - Arusha
33% AI deal score
$620
$1,041
Round trip
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-27
ADD - Arusha
37% AI deal score
$783
$1,041
Round trip
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-19
ADD - Arusha
32% AI deal score
$609
$1,041
Round trip
2026-11-06 – 2026-11-20
ADD - Arusha
32% AI deal score
$609
$1,043
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2026-11-29 – 2026-12-12
ADD - Arusha
32% AI deal score
$607
$1,043
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2026-10-25 – 2026-10-29
ADD - Arusha
36% AI deal score
$758
$1,054
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ADD - Arusha
32% AI deal score
$621
$1,057
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-30
ADD - Arusha
37% AI deal score
$753
$1,059
Round trip
2026-10-19 – 2026-10-26
ADD - Arusha
36% AI deal score
$756
$1,120
Round trip

Addis Ababa to Arusha: Overview

Insights for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

A typical journey from Addis Ababa to Arusha takes about 16h 15m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers you might encounter on your trip.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha, prices are typically $1168–$1277, with a median of $1212. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $604. Other cost-effective options include November, with a median of $624, and September, with a median of $634. Planning your travel during these months could lead to considerable savings.

Most itineraries from Addis Ababa to Arusha connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make multiple stops on your journey.

The route from Addis Ababa to Arusha covers a distance of 1394 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This distance typically involves a relatively short travel time, though connecting itineraries can extend the overall journey significantly.

How much is a round trip from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Regular price: $531 - $664

Prices are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha is typically between $531 and $664. The current lowest deal is $1041 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 23-Nov 13.

now $1,041

Low $531

High $664

The cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

The cheapest month to fly from ADD to ARK is March, with a median price of $1219. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1699. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $1,219

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,699

Jan

Feb

Mar

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Ethiopian Airlines

Régional

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$741

$1,255

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$768

$1,260

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$727

$1,276

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$808

$1,260

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$711

$1,276

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Flynas

$808

$1,275

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$734 → $1,013

38%

8 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 31

$708 → $1,026

45%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$753 → $1,120

49%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

$875 → $1,260

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Addis Ababa - Arusha route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Addis Ababa to Arusha are below the typical level, with a median price of $1212.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 16h 15m

The typical flight duration from Addis Ababa to Arusha is 16 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has 76 direct deals

Ethiopian Airlines offers the most direct deals for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha are historically rare.

Addis Ababa main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a good option for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,036

Arusha main airports to arrive at

Arusha (ARK)

Cheapest

Arusha Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Arusha and nearby attractions.

📍 ~7 km from Arusha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,026

Airports nearby Arusha used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is the primary international gateway for the Arusha region, offering more international connections.

📍 ~45-60 mins drive from Arusha city center

💸 Flights from ~$822

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Arusha

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Best Elite deals to Arusha

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From ADD

Elite

Dec 23

Arusha, Tanzania

35% AI deal score

$2,853

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Oct 18

Arusha, Tanzania

34% AI deal score

$2,771

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Nov 11

Arusha, Tanzania

33% AI deal score

$2,852

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Oct 19

Arusha, Tanzania

33% AI deal score

$2,923

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Oct 17

Arusha, Tanzania

33% AI deal score

$3,001

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Jan 29

Arusha, Tanzania

33% AI deal score

$3,007

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Dec 04

Arusha, Tanzania

33% AI deal score

$3,199

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Dec 12

Arusha, Tanzania

33% AI deal score

$3,258

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Oct 15

Arusha, Tanzania

32% AI deal score

$2,978

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Dec 30

Arusha, Tanzania

32% AI deal score

$3,261

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Dec 26

Arusha, Tanzania

32% AI deal score

$3,333

Ethiopian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ADD

Elite

Dec 04

Arusha, Tanzania

32% AI deal score

$3,378

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Arusha

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and online travel agencies can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes offer lower fares than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in more favorable prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares and booking when you see a good deal is usually a good strategy. Last-minute bookings may sometimes be more expensive.

Yes, comparing flights to and from nearby airports can often provide additional options and potentially lower prices. Sometimes, flying into or out of a smaller airport a short distance away may offer significant savings. Remember to factor in the cost and time of ground transportation to your final destination.

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Addis Ababa to Arusha: Overview

Insights for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

How much is a round trip from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Regular price: $531 - $664

Prices are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha is typically between $531 and $664. The current lowest deal is $1041 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Oct 23-Nov 13.

now $1,041

Low $531

High $664

The cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

March

Cheapest

Flights from $1,219

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,699

Jan

Feb

Mar

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Ethiopian Airlines

Régional

Precision Air

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$741

$1,255

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$768

$1,260

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$727

$1,276

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$808

$1,260

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Ethiopian Airlines, Régional

$711

$1,276

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ADD - Arusha

Addis Ababa (ADD) - Arusha (ARK)

Flynas

$808

$1,275

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

7 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 31

$734 → $1,013

38%

8 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 31

$708 → $1,026

45%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$753 → $1,120

49%

4 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 21

$875 → $1,260

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Addis Ababa - Arusha route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Addis Ababa to Arusha are below the typical level, with a median price of $1212.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March, November, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 16h 15m

The typical flight duration from Addis Ababa to Arusha is 16 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines has 76 direct deals

Ethiopian Airlines offers the most direct deals for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha are historically rare.

Addis Ababa main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a good option for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,036

Arusha main airports to arrive at

Arusha (ARK)

Cheapest

Arusha Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Arusha and nearby attractions.

📍 ~7 km from Arusha (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,026

Airports nearby Arusha used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is the primary international gateway for the Arusha region, offering more international connections.

📍 ~45-60 mins drive from Arusha city center

💸 Flights from ~$822

Arusha, Tanzania

32% AI deal score

$3,378

Kenya Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Arusha

Cheap Flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Today’s best flight deals from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Addis Ababa to Arusha: Overview

Insights for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

How much is a round trip from Addis Ababa to Arusha

The cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Last-minute flights going from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Popular Airports to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Addis Ababa - Arusha route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Flights average 16h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines has 76 direct deals

Deals are rare for this route

Addis Ababa main airports to depart from

Arusha main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Arusha used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Arusha

Best Elite deals to Arusha

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Oct 18

Nov 11

Oct 19

Oct 17

Jan 29

Dec 04

Dec 12

Oct 15

Dec 30

Dec 26

Dec 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Arusha

How can I find cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha?

When should I book flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha?

Are direct flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Addis Ababa to Arusha flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Addis Ababa to Arusha flights?

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More routes from Addis Ababa

Flights to Arusha from other cities

Addis Ababa to Arusha: Overview

Insights for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

How much is a round trip from Addis Ababa to Arusha

The cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Last-minute flights going from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Popular Airports to fly from Addis Ababa to Arusha

Addis Ababa - Arusha route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March for the best prices

Flights average 16h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines has 76 direct deals

Deals are rare for this route

Addis Ababa main airports to depart from

Arusha main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Arusha used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Arusha

Best Elite deals to Arusha

Dec 23

Oct 18

Nov 11

Oct 19

Oct 17

Jan 29

Dec 04

Dec 12

Oct 15

Dec 30

Dec 26

Dec 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Arusha

How can I find cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha?

When should I book flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Addis Ababa to Arusha?