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Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is a large dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base.

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Why go

  • Mountain in Tanzania, highest in Africa.
  • Served by Moshi Airport (QSI).

History

Mount Kilimanjaro is a large dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, at 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base. It is also the highest volcano in the Eastern Hemisphere and the fourth most prominent peak on Earth.

Airports

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) 29 km to the centre
Arusha, 01, TZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Precision Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Rwandair Express…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Dar Es Salaam, Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Mwanza, Nairobi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 9 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Amboseli Airport (ASV) 82 km to the centre
Ol Tukai, 34, KE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Flightline, Fly Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Nairobi (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Flightline B5 (CNA) · 1 route: Nairobi
  • Fly Air F2 (DH8) · 1 route: Nairobi

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Arusha Airport (ARK) 78 km to the centre
Arusha, 01, TZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Precision Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Zanzibar (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Precision Air PW (AT4, ATR 72) · 1 route: Zanzibar

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Moshi Airport (QSI) 2.2 km to the centre
Moshi, 09, TZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kilaguni Airport (ILU) 97 km to the centre
Kilaguni, 06, KE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
West Kilimanjaro Airport 52 km to the centre
West Kilimanjaro, 09, TZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Moshi Airport (QSI); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JRO has direct flights to 9 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Dar Es Salaam, Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Mwanza, Nairobi…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mt. Kilimanjaro. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences