Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Arusha Airport (ARK): what you need to know
Arusha is eight hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Your MEL to ARK flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Right now, $902 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arusha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,943. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to ARK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arusha Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to ARK.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arusha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Arusha Airport (ARK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ARK if you're catching a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arusha Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore beyond Arusha and discover off-the-radar places with your own wheels. You can pick up an Arusha Airport rental car from leading providers like Auto-Union or Europcar.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Arusha Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
From Arusha Airport, Arusha is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Arusha Airport (ARK)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arusha Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Arusha based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Arusha is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Arusha Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to ARK in July. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
Mwanza is just one of the many cities in Tanzania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Arusha. Around 434 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bismarck Rock, Pasha Beach and Igoma Cemetery.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Arusha, Zanzibar is another favourite stop in Tanzania. No visit is complete without checking out Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.
