Flying from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK).
Arusha is eight hours behind Melbourne. Arusha Airport is located in Arusha, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to ARK.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Arusha Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to ARK flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Arusha Airport (ARK)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Arusha Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ARK and get cosy, quick:
Line up an Arusha Airport rental car from leading companies like Auto-Union or Europcar. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Arusha and experience places that fly under the radar.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Arusha Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Arusha Airport is P40,548. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P85,006. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to ARK, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Arusha Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Arusha. October is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Arusha Airport (ARK), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Melbourne to ARK plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Arusha, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Arusha Airport in July when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Arusha
Start your Arusha trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Arusha Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Kilimanjaro info, Luxury Safari Tours Africa and Kilimanjaro tours are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Arusha itinerary.
Explore more of Tanzania
While Arusha will give you a great introduction to Tanzania, there's so much more waiting in Singida. Located about 257 kilometres to the south-west, this must-see city has a wealth of attractions, like Sabasaba Grounds and Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church.
Next stop? Head off for Babati. It's roughly 137 kilometres south-west of Arusha and boasts highlights like Babati Roundabout.
