Arusha Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Arusha Airport sits in the Olasiti ward on the western side of Arusha city, at an elevation of 1,390 metres. It is the main gateway for northern Tanzania safari travel and handles mostly domestic and charter flights to the Serengeti, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam and other parks and islands.
Services at Arusha Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsElewana Arusha Coffee LodgeView hotels guide
- 1optionLoungesMiracle AirView lounges guide
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers400K400,000 in 2024
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Movements27K27,050 flights a year
- Local timeDar es Salaam time
- IATAARKICAO HTAR
- Opened1953
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalPrecision Air, Coastal Aviation, Regional Air, Tropical Air, ZanAir, As Salaam Air
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- ArushaEast of the airport8 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Arusha Airport?
Arusha Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ARK, ICAO: HTAR. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Arusha Airport located?
Arusha Airport is located in Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania. The airport coordinates are -3.3678°, 36.6333°.
What services are available at Arusha Airport?
Arusha Airport offers: 1 lounges, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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