Flying from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
Arusha Airport is located in Arusha. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Toronto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Toronto to ARK.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Toronto Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kms (2 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to ARK flight? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The trip to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kms (45 miles) or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Arusha Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Arusha Airport (ARK)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ARK and turn out the lights sooner:
Book a Arusha Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Auto-Union and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Arusha and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Toronto to Arusha Airport flight.
Getting from Arusha Airport (ARK) to central Arusha
Arusha Airport is around 6 kms (4 miles) from central Arusha. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Arusha Airport is £646. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £1,413. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to ARK. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Toronto to Arusha Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Toronto to ARK.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Arusha. January is when most people book flights from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Toronto to ARK plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Arusha, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
July has temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Arusha Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Arusha
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Arusha:
Your Arusha visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Kilimanjaro info, Luxury Safari Tours Africa and Kilimanjaro tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
You've done Arusha, now it's time to discover more of Tanzania. Travel about 257 kms (160 miles) southwest to Singida to check off its must-visit sights. From Sabasaba Grounds to Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church and Singida Roman Catholic Church, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Your travels through Tanzania wouldn't be complete without a stop in Babati. Babati Roundabout is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 137 kms (85 miles) southwest of Arusha.
