Travelers hoping to reach Kilimanjaro from Nairobi by air can take a connecting flight from Nairobi airport to Kilimanjaro Airport, known locally as KIA but officially as JRO. Shuttle flights operated by Tanzanian Precision Air leave from Nairobi five times a day. Flights from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro on AirKenya leave once a day.
Travelers planning to reach Kilimanjaro by bus can take the shuttle buses that leave Nairobi for Arusha, some continue on to Moshi. The journey to Arusha is about 4 to 5 hours, and Moshi is about two hours further. It is advised to book a shuttle at least a day in advance.