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Flights from Arusha to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Arusha to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam, about 10h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 44m
ARKISTZNZ

Arusha to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey10h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zanzibar or Dar Es Salaam

Best ways to fly from Arusha to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ARK Zanzibar (ZNZ) IST
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Coastal Aviation · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 44m
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ARK Dar Es Salaam (DAR) IST
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Coastal Aviation, Flightlink · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,998 km3,104 miles
Journey time
10h 44mestimate
Time difference
NoneIstanbul vs Arusha
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
ARK → IST, SAW

Flights from Arusha to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Arusha to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Arusha to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,998 km.
Where do you change planes between Arusha and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Dar Es Salaam (DAR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Arusha and Istanbul?
Arusha: Arusha Airport (ARK). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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