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 $1900 and $3150. The best fare spotted recently is $1863.

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Arusha on 58 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $1863 to $1941, with a median of $1881. None of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $1863 is the lowest we have recorded.

Days observed 58
Lowest recorded $1863
Median day $1881
Highest recorded $1941

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

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.

Entry requirements and health

Visa on arrival or e-Visa

A visa is needed, and the easy part is you can usually get it right on arrival or online beforehand. Bring the fee and the right papers and you're set.

Vaccines and health

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever proof only comes into play if you're arriving from a country that has it. Malaria is present in some areas, so ask a clinic whether antimalarials make sense for your route.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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