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iata: ARK
name: Arusha Airport
city: Arusha
country: Tanzania
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.taa.go.tz/services/arusha-airport'
sources:
  - 'https://www.taa.go.tz/services/arusha-airport'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arusha_Airport'
  - 'https://www.airportinformation.com/ARK'
  - >-
    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tanzania-airports-authority-taa_your-journey-deserves-a-smooth-start-at-activity-7369474854875553792-VVz3
quickFacts:
  - IATA ARK / ICAO HTAR — Arusha Airport
  - >-
    TAA says the airport is about 7 km / 4 NM west of Arusha and operates
    domestic flights.
  - TAA promotes Kilimeru Lounge; access and hours omitted pending confirmation.
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Safari banks
    title: Confirm the airstrip and carrier
    detail: Check the exact ticket and operating carrier.
    summary: >-
      Coastal, Regional, Air Tanzania, Precision and other operators serve
      different safari points.
    category: timing
  - label: Operations
    title: Allow for regional-aircraft handling
    detail: Keep transfer and baggage expectations realistic.
    summary: ARK is a regional and safari gateway rather than a hub.
    category: terminal
  - label: F&B
    title: Pack a light backup
    detail: No unsourced prices.
    summary: Do not assume a large terminal retail offer.
    category: food
  - label: Lounge
    title: Check Kilimeru on arrival
    detail: Access and hours are not fully published in the cited source.
    summary: TAA promotes Kilimeru Lounge at Arusha Airport.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Kilimeru Lounge
    zone: landside/airside unclear
    hours: Hours not published; confirm live
    access:
      - Access terms not published in cited source; ask TAA/airport staff
    summary: >-
      TAA promotes the Kilimeru Lounge at Arusha Airport, but access terms and
      hours need live confirmation.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Passenger terminal
    amenities:
      - Seating
      - Refreshments (TAA promotion)
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6
slug: ark
region: Africa
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# Arusha Airport (ARK)
Arusha, Tanzania · Africa
Arusha’s safari gateway with multiple Tanzanian regional carriers and Nairobi/Wilson international service reported after terminal upgrades. TAA promotes the Kilimeru Lounge; confirm live access and hours.
## Airportist Score

**6.0 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 6.2 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.6 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 5.2 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 6.4 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.2 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.2 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Passenger terminal; TAA describes a 1,000-passenger capacity building
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Safari airstrips and Tanzanian domestic banks
- Arusha city travelers
- Passengers using the Kilimeru Lounge when open

## Watch out for

- TAA describes domestic operations; international arrangements can change
- Lounge access/hours not fully published
- No published MCT or security wait minutes

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