Serengeti Kilimanjaro Airport: Convenient Access to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

Getting to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is quite straightforward by air. You’ll find frequent flights connecting major international hubs like Amsterdam Schiphol (Netherlands), Jomo Kenyatta International in Nairobi (Kenya), Addis Ababa Bole Airport (Ethiopia), Istanbul Airport (Turkey), and Hamad International in Doha (Qatar). Once you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you can reach your lodge in the Serengeti either by a short domestic flight—sometimes passing through Arusha—or by a scenic drive across the countryside.

Explore the Flights of Serengeti Kilimanjaro Airport

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International Flights to Kilimanjaro from Major Hubs

You can reach Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with several convenient options from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, giving you flexibility when planning your Serengeti adventure.

Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Fly directly from the Netherlands to Tanzania with a comfortable overnight service offered by KLM.

  • Outbound: Depart Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) at 10:50 and arrive at Kilimanjaro (JRO) at 20:10 on flight KL571.

  • Return: Leave Kilimanjaro at 21:10, with a short stop in Dar es Salaam (DAR), and land in Amsterdam at 07:20 the next morning.

Istanbul to Kilimanjaro – Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers a smooth overnight flight linking Istanbul with northern Tanzania.

  • Outbound: Take off from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 19:45 and land in Kilimanjaro at 05:05 on flight TK567.

  • Return: Depart Kilimanjaro at 05:55 and reach Istanbul by 12:55.

Doha to Kilimanjaro – Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways connects Doha and Kilimanjaro with a mid-morning departure and afternoon arrival.

  • Outbound: Flight QR1357 leaves Doha (DOH) at 08:35 and touches down in Kilimanjaro at 14:35.

  • Return: Depart JRO at 15:45, with a stop in Dar es Salaam, and arrive back in Doha at 00:10.


Regional Flights to Kilimanjaro from East Africa

If you’re already traveling within East Africa, short regional hops make it easy to access Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti.

Nairobi to Kilimanjaro – Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers quick daily connections between Nairobi and Kilimanjaro.

  • Outbound: Flight KQ426 departs Nairobi (NBO) at 13:30 and arrives in Kilimanjaro at 14:30.

  • Return: KQ427 leaves Kilimanjaro at 15:10 and reaches Nairobi by 16:10.

Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro – Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines provides a reliable option for travelers flying from Ethiopia into northern Tanzania.

  • Outbound: Board flight ET815 from Addis Ababa (ADD) at 10:15 and arrive in Kilimanjaro by 12:50.

  • Return: Flight ET814 departs Kilimanjaro at 18:10 and lands back in Addis Ababa at 20:40.