Flying from New York to Arusha Airport (ARK): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Arusha Airport (ARK) begins with finding the right airport to begin your travels from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.
Arusha is seven hours ahead of New York. Arusha Airport is located in Arusha, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to ARK, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Arusha Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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73.3% of flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Arusha Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means most of its flights reach their destination as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Arusha Airport (ARK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Arusha Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ARK instead:
Grab the keys to an Arusha Airport rental car from top providers like Auto-Union or Europcar. With your own wheels, you can venture beyond Arusha and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your New York to Arusha Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Currently, Rs214,730 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Arusha Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs323,766. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to ARK. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from New York to Arusha Airport (ARK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Arusha. October is when most people book flights from New York to Arusha Airport (ARK), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a New York to ARK flight ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Arusha to range from 15ºC to 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Arusha Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC.
More about Arusha
Start your Arusha trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Arusha Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your Arusha trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Kilimanjaro info, Luxury Safari Tours Africa and Kilimanjaro tours.
Explore more of Tanzania
Arusha is just scratching the surface of what Tanzania offers. Travel further to Singida, which is around 257 kilometres away to the south-west. From Sabasaba Grounds to Kristu Mfalme Catholic Church, there's so much to see and do in this exciting city.
Where to next? Head for Babati. It's located about 137 kilometres south-west of Arusha and features highlights like Babati Roundabout.
