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What airlines fly to Kilimanjaro?

The Kilimanjaro International Airport, also known as JRO, is the major access point for tourists visiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and other popular safari sites. While the airport is well-connected through both international and regional airlines, the number of direct long-haul flights is limited, with most routes concentrated from European and Middle Eastern hubs. Most international travelers reach JRO by transiting through major hubs such as Doha, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Addis Ababa, or Nairobi, before continuing on to Kilimanjaro.

1. International Airlines Serving Kilimanjaro

Some international airlines operate both direct or connecting routes to Kilimanjaro with flexible options:

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways operates direct flights from Doha (DOH) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) several times per week. Travelers can also choose to connect via other regional hubs such as Dar es Salaam (DAR) or Nairobi (NBO) if flight schedules require.

While Qatar Airways is known for its high service standards and global connectivity, travelers heading to Kilimanjaro should be prepared for at least one connecting leg within East Africa.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines operates regular direct flights between Amsterdam (AMS) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), often as part of a loop service that may continue to or originate from Dar es Salaam (DAR). The frequency is several times per week, and some flights include a short stop in DAR depending on the schedule. It is a popular choice for travelers coming from Europe and North America since Amsterdam is a significant international centre.

Many KLM flights to Kilimanjaro involve stopovers in Dar es Salaam (DAR) or Nairobi (NBO), sometimes with a stop in Dar es Salaam (DAR) or Nairobi (NBO). As an example, some of KLM flights are terminated at Kilimanjaro then proceed to Dar es Salaam, or the other way round depending on the route difference. Travelers should also ensure to verify their individual flight schedule, because they are subject to change according to days of the week and time of the year, such as arrival and break journey time.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines operates 2 to 3 flights per week to Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) instead of offering daily flights via its hub in Istanbul (IST). These flights are also often combined with other East African destination in East Africa like Zanzibar or Mombasa either as a stopover or multi-leg trip. Nonetheless, having little frequency, Turkish Airlines should still be a popular option because it offers affordable fares, a wide choice of routes to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and a high level of onboard service standards.

Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines has regular lines that fly between Kilimanjaro and Addis Ababa (ADD), which is an African hub. Addis Ababa serves as a key transit hub for travelers from West Africa, Asia, and even the United States.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers a daily flight between Nairobi (NBO) and Kilimanjaro (JRO), making Nairobi a convenient transit hub for international travelers

2. Regional Airlines Flying to Kilimanjaro

Regional airlines also offer vital connectivity within East Africa:

Precision Air

Precision Air, based in Tanzania, operates regular flights between Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, and Mwanza. It is one of the reliable domestic airlines.

Air Tanzania

The Tanzanian national carrier is engaged in domestic flights and flights to other regions as well, such as flights between Kilimanjaro and other cities of Tanzania, e.g., Dar es Salaam and Mbeya.

RwandAir

RwandAir connects Kilimanjaro to Kigali (KGL), offering access for travelers from Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and other parts of Central Africa

How to plan your flight to Kilimanjaro

When booking a flight to Kilimanjaro, be sure to consider your connecting flights, and baggage policies in case you will be flying with local airlines upon your arrival to an international airport. Also, remember that during the peak seasons for climbing (June–October) and safaris (January–March), the flights tend to be full and they can be booked in advance.

In short, Kilimanjaro can be reached through other parts of the world through a range of well-established airlines. Travelers can choose from various flight options depending on their itinerary and needs, whether it is to come as part of a safari, summit attempts or even cultural exploration exercise.

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