There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Sumbawanga by taxi, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport, drive
best- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane JRO - MBI
- Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Sumbawangacar
13h 7m$328–781Drive 1,034.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Arusha to Sumbawangacar 1,034.4 km
22h 52m$129–186Fly Arusha to Mpanda Airport, taxi
- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane ARK - NPY
- Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Sumbawangataxi
21h 5m$484–1,025Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mpanda Airport, taxi
- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane JRO - NPY
- Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Sumbawangataxi
19h$488–1,041Fly Arusha to Mbeya Airport, drive
- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane ARK - MBI
- Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Sumbawangacar
9h 42m$274–715
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Sumbawanga is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 22h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Arusha to Sumbawanga is to fly and drive which takes 9h 42m and costs $270 - $750.
The distance between Arusha and Sumbawanga is 1104 km. The road distance is 1034.4 km.
It takes approximately 13h 7m to get from Arusha to Sumbawanga, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Sumbawanga is 1034 km. It takes approximately 22h 52m to drive from Arusha to Sumbawanga.
What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Sumbawanga, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Arusha to Sumbawanga. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then drive to Sumbawanga. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha to Sumbawanga in around 22h 52m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–700
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–700
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–800
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Lake Manyara, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–750
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mbeya Airport via Arusha, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–700
Flights from Arusha to Mpanda Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
Flights from Arusha to Mpanda Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
Flights from Arusha to Mpanda Airport via Kilimanjaro International Airport, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $350–850
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mpanda Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–850
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mpanda Airport via Mwanza, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mpanda Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–850
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mpanda Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $420–950
Flights from Arusha to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Arusha to Mbeya Airport via Mwanza, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Arusha to Mbeya Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Flights from Arusha to Mbeya Airport via Lake Manyara, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- $17–170
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