Flying from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's major terminals.
The timezone in Arusha is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Arusha Airport is located in Arusha.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to ARK. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Of the departures from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to ARK flight:
62.09% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Arusha Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Arusha Airport (ARK)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near ARK and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Pick up an Arusha Airport rental car from popular companies like Auto-Union or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Arusha and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Toronto to Arusha Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK)
P43,367 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Arusha Airport. A return flight starts at P72,998. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to ARK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport (ARK). October is the busiest month to travel to Arusha. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Book a Toronto to ARK plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Arusha to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Arusha Airport in July when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Arusha
After booking your flight from Toronto to Arusha Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Arusha:
Your Arusha trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Kilimanjaro info, Luxury Safari Tours Africa and Kilimanjaro tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just the beginning of what Tanzania has to offer. Extend your adventure to Singida, which is about 257 kilometres away to the south-west. From Sabasaba Grounds to Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church, there's plenty to see and do in this popular city.
Your trip through Tanzania wouldn't be complete without visiting Babati. Babati Roundabout is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 137 kilometres south-west of Arusha.
