Airport Guides

Dar es Salaam Airport

Here you'll find essential information on Dar es Salaam Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Full Airport Name

Dar es Salaam Airport

Address

PO Box 18032, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Airport Code

DAR

Country Code

255

Telephone

2228 44212

Website

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT + 3

Location

The airport is situated 12 km (8 miles) southwest of Dar es Salaam.


Transfer Between Terminals

There are no shuttle services, but taxis are available to ferry passengers between the two terminals. Terminal 1 caters for general aviation and charter services, while Terminal 2 caters for international airlines, regional and scheduled flights.

Driving Directions

The airport access road is reached through Nyerere Road, formerly known as Pugu Road.

Car Parking

Free car parking is available in front of Terminal One. Parking is charged at the busier Terminal Two.

Car Hire

Car hire is available from Tanzania Rent a Car and Avis at the airport or can be arranged in town.

Public Transport

Bus: City buses are easily accessed from the airport, with stops located 500m (600 yards) from the terminal. Many hotels have shuttle services for their guests.
Taxi: Airport taxis are available for hire to any destination in the city. Travellers are advised to negotiate a price before setting off, as taxis are not metered.

Information and Help Desks

There is an information counter on the concourse of Terminal 2 (tel: 2228 44212) and one in Terminal 1 (tel: 2228 44095).

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are banks, ATMs and a bureau de change at the airport, as well as a post office.
Eating and drinking:
There are three restaurants at the airport, one in the public area, and two in Departures.
Shopping: There are duty-paid and duty-free shops at the airport, several gift shops and a pharmacy.
Luggage:
A lost and found desk is located in the Arrivals lounge. Porters are available.
Other facilities:
Several travel agents operate at the airport.

Conference and Business Facilities

There is a conference room normally used by airport stakeholders for hosting meetings, seminars and training. Call TAA for information (tel: 2228 42402/3). A business lounge and secretarial services are also available. Several hotels in town have conference and business facilities.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

Wheelchairs are available at the airport. Services for disabled travellers are provided by the Ground Handling Company (tel: 2228 44611/9). Contact them for more information.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport, but many hotels in Dar es Salaam have shuttles to/from the airport.

Current weather report - Dar es Salaam Airport


 

Weather

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Today Rain 92°F
33°C
75°F
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Wednesday Partly Sunny with Showers 88°F
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Thursday Partly Sunny with Showers 88°F
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Friday Partly Sunny with Showers 87°F
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Saturday Partly Sunny with Showers 88°F
31°C
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