Cheap flights from Warsaw to Arusha

February is the cheapest month on this route, and the calendar covers September through February plus June and July, so the end of the year and the middle of it are both worth comparing. Flying midweek rather than at the weekend usually means more choice and quieter cabins. Book well ahead for the weeks around Christmas and New Year, when seats on the Warsaw end fill quickly. If your dates are flexible, moving them by a few days often changes what you pay, so check the calendar before you lock anything in.

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Swiss, Ethiopian Airlines, Austrian, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines are the full-service carriers here, and on those tickets a checked bag and meals are normally part of the fare. Fly Dubai is the low-cost option, where bags and food are extras you add when you book. Which airline you choose mostly decides where you change planes and how long the whole journey runs. If the shortest trip matters most, start with the direct options.

Arusha is served by Arusha airport, a small field close to the city, so getting into town is a short transfer rather than a long drive. Taxis wait outside arrivals and many hotels arrange pick-ups, which is the simplest choice if you land late. The terminal is compact and facilities are limited, so sort out anything you need before you fly. Confirm your transfer in advance and keep your onward plans a little flexible in case of delays.

Currency

TZS (TSh)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

Swahili, English

Emergency number

112, 114, 115

Calling code

+255

Internet domain

.tz

Population of Arusha

416 k (2012)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which Warsaw airport your flight leaves from, since the city has two and they are not interchangeable.
• On a low-cost ticket, add a checked bag and seat selection when you book rather than at the airport.
• If your journey is split across separate tickets, leave a generous gap between flights in case the first one runs late.
• Confirm your passport is valid well beyond your return date and check the current entry rules for Tanzania.
• Decide how you will reach your accommodation from Arusha airport, especially if you arrive after dark.
• Compare the months on the price calendar before you fix your dates, since February is usually the cheapest.