Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kigoma (TKQ)
Whether you're travelling from Arusha to Kigoma for vacations, business or family visits its always a smart choice to compare prices and make sure you're getting the best deal before booking your travel. Travelling from the North of Tanzania to the western border town of Kigoma can be quite the journey but as soon as you reach this lakeside city you'll feel the excitement from all the natural beauty on display. Kigoma is surrounded by a few popular game reserves namely the Moyowosi Game Reserve, The Kigosi Game Reserve and the Ugalla River Game Reserve. The city also shares the border with both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi.
Please note that there are no direct flights between Arusha and Kigoma sold by any of our airlines. You may need to fly via one of the following hub airports:
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Distance and Flight Time
The average flying distance from Arusha to Kigoma is equal to 950 km and would normally take you around 5 hours from the airport to airport. However, since there are no direct flights on this route and you have travel via a hub airport this journey can end up being a full day between 21 and 24 hours. There are connecting flights servicing the Arusha to Kigoma route from Precision air and Kenya Airways
If you prefer to get a better lay of the land you can also travel by road by hiring a car or booking a bus, travelling by road you will have to cover around 1073 kilometres which should take you just over 16 hours to complete.
Not to Miss During Flights
You will really get the lay of the land and stunning view of the Tanzania as you travel across the country from the north to the Western border of Tanzania. Enjoy the stunning views of the lush vegetation and little villages that you pass over the countryside as well as the Tarangire National park.
Airport & Layover Tips
Explore one of Tanzania's smaller airport as you land at Kigoma Airport. This airport has received some much-needed renovations as it ramps up a bid to attract more tourists and travellers to the city. The airport services a small amount of domestic and regional travellers each week. Upon departing the airport there is no shortage of travel alternatives when leaving the airport with a range of rental car agencies, cabs, buses and shuttles all just a call away