Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Arusha Airport (ARK): what you need to know
Arusha is three hours ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHX to ARK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Arusha Airport (ARK)
£420 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Arusha Airport flight. Return flights start from £639. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from BHX to ARK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights leaving Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on schedule at their destination.
Birmingham International Airport is around 15 miles from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Arusha Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
Arriving at Arusha Airport (ARK)
If you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Arusha Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ARK:
Grab the keys to an Arusha Airport rental car from leading companies like Auto-Union or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can venture beyond Arusha and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Arusha Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
Arusha Airport is roughly 9 miles from central Arusha. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Arusha Airport (ARK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Arusha Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Arusha in February.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Arusha Airport for February if you want to explore Arusha during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to ARK in July. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've visited Arusha, now it's time to discover more of Tanzania. Journey about 270 miles west to Mwanza to tick off its leading attractions. From Bismarck Rock to Pasha Beach and Igoma Cemetery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 260 miles south-east of Arusha, Zanzibar is another essential stop in Tanzania. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS), Old Dispensary and Khalifa Tours and Safaris Zanzibar.