Addis Ababa to Arusha (ADD–JRO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ADD–JRO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines, United Airlines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines Also: AI, EY, OS | 21 | 359, 738, 789 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | AI, EY, OS |
| UA United Airlines | 5 | 73W | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 3 | 738 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ADD: EAT · JRO: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Addis Ababa, it's 6:00 PM in Arusha.
Ethiopian passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International Airport. The single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50 and allows a 90-day stay. You can also apply for an eVisa through the Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal (visa.immigration.go.tz) before departure. The eVisa costs the same and takes 5 to 10 business days to process.
Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity and 2 blank pages. Bring a completed arrival form (available at the airport), proof of accommodation, and a return or onward ticket. Payment for visa on arrival is in USD cash only. Credit cards are not accepted at the visa counter.
Yellow fever vaccination is required for arrivals from Ethiopia. Carry your ICVP. Tanzania enforces this strictly at all entry points. Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam (about 3 hours) and to Kilimanjaro. Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). USD is widely accepted for tourist services, safaris, and hotels. ATMs in Dar es Salaam and Arusha work with international cards.
ADD–JRO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ADD to JRO
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines, United Airlines and Lufthansa. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to JRO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to JRO is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,393 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 120 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kigali, Jomo Kenyatta and Julius Nyerere. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.