Cheap Flights from Dubai to Kilimanjaro

If you are looking to book flights from Dubai to Kilimanjaro it is possible to travel directly. Flydubai (flydubai baggage fares explained) is the only airline providing direct flights on this route, with all flights departing from Dubai International Airport.

* This information is correct as of July 2018

Airport Information - Arriving

Kilimanjaro International Airport is the main international gateway for visitors to Tanzania's famous Mount Kilimanjaro which is located near Moshi and Arusha. The airport itself is relatively small but offers all of the facilities and services you would need. You can do some duty-free shopping or explore the travel and souvenir shops on site, while there are also a few restaurants and cafés open for hungry passengers. In addition to this, the airport offers complimentary Wi-Fi access. There are private transfer companies available when you have landed, although you may want to prearrange a transfer before your flight.

Airport Information - Departing

Dubai International Airport is located just 5 km from central Dubai and is made up of three passenger terminals. You can use the Dubai metro system to access the airport or catch a local bus if you don’t want to take a taxi. Alternatively, extensive short- and long-term parking is available for car owners. You can pass the time at the airport by browsing through the huge range of designer shops, duty-free stores and retail shops to pick up anything you need, while you will also find an extensive range of culinary options to satisfy your appetite. There are plenty more luxuries provided to travelers at the airport including free Wi-Fi access, many airport lounges and rest zones with sleeping pods.

What to Expect around Kilimanjaro

If you're a UAE national traveling to Tanzania, you will be able to acquire a visa upon arrival. The weather around Kilimanjaro is hot for the majority of the year, with peak temperatures from October to March. Be advised that there is a period of increased rainfall from March to May so you may want to visit at another time of year. The local time zone in Tanzania is just an hour behind the UAE, and the currency used in the country is the Tanzanian shilling.