Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Arusha, Tanzania
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Arusha from Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Arusha usually run between $2100 and $4700. The best fare spotted recently is $1881 (about 28% below the typical price).
Arusha is the launch pad for the greatest safari on earth. This bustling northern town sits in the shadow of Mount Meru, within striking distance of the Serengeti's endless plains, the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater, and snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Between game drives you can sip local coffee, browse Maasai markets, and spot colobus monkeys in nearby Arusha National Park. It is dusty, energetic, and full of anticipation, the place where every great East African adventure begins!
When to go
The dry season, from June to October, is prime safari time, with animals gathering at water sources and cooler, comfortable days. The short rains fall around November, and the longer rains from March to May bring lush green scenery but muddy tracks. For the Serengeti's great migration and river crossings, the middle of the year is ideal. Wildlife viewing is good year round, but the dry months are the surest bet.
Getting there from Montreal
There is no nonstop from Quebec. From Quebec City (YQB) connect through Montreal (YUL) or Toronto, then a European hub such as Amsterdam or Frankfurt, or a Gulf hub like Doha, Dubai, or Abu Dhabi, before flying into Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha. Some routings pass through Nairobi or Addis Ababa. Expect well over a day of travel with long layovers, and a time difference of roughly seven hours ahead of Quebec. Confirm visa and health requirements before you go.
What to see and do
- Gateway to the Serengeti and its great migration
- The wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro
- Colobus monkeys and waterfalls in Arusha National Park
Good to know before you go
Most travel happens through your safari operator, whose 4x4 transfers and guided drives cover the parks; around town, taxis and apps like Uber and Bolt are handy, while local dalla-dalla minibuses are cheap but crowded. The currency is the Tanzanian shilling, though US dollars are standard for tours and park fees, so bring newer bills. Swahili and English are both widely used. Take malaria precautions seriously with repellent and medication, carry proof of yellow fever vaccination if required from your route, and stick to bottled water.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.