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Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport Guide (DAR)

Airport info
Code: DAR
Address:
PO Box 18032, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Location:

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

Number of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +255
Telephone:
2228 42402/3.
Timezone: GMT +3:00

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

Airport news: 

In a joint venture between the Tanzanian government and China, the airport is to be redeveloped and modernised, making it East Africa's largest.

Information: 

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

Website: 
www.taa.go.tz
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.

Public Transport

Public transport road: 

Bus: City buses are easily accessed from the airport, with stops located 500m (600 yards) from the terminal. Services run 24 hours, and the 30-minute (minimum) ride to the city centre costs around TZS150. 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.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

There are banks, ATMs and a bureau de change at the airport.

Communication: 

There is a post office at the airport.

Food: 

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: 

Several travel agents operate at the airport.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

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.

Disabled facilities: 

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

Car parking: 

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

Car rental: 

Car hire is available from Tanzania Rent a Car and Avis at the airport (desks are in the Arrivals area) or can be arranged in town.

Airport hotels

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

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