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, Air India and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 865 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 18 | 359, 788, 7M8 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AI Air India | 17 | 350, 351, 7M8 | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 7M8 | 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 Air India, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ADD to JRO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ADD to JRO ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 865 miles (1,393 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ZNZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.