Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport
General information
Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city. The airport is named after Julius Nyerere, the country’s first president. The national flag carrier Air Tanzania has its main hub at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport.
Tanzania has five international airports, from large to small: Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport, Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, Mwanza Airport and Arusha Airport.
Location
Where is Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport situated?
The airport is located in the southwest of the city and can be reached by car via Julius K. Nyerere Road.
How many terminals does Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport have?
The airport has three terminals, the modern Terminal 3 opened in August 2019. Terminal 3 is intended for international flights and is adjacent to Terminal 2 which is now used for regional and domestic flights. Terminal 1 for private flights is also north of the runway, but cannot be reached on foot from T2/T3.
Airport Map
Nearby airports
A good alternative for flying to or from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Tanzania.
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Airport | 72km |
Transportation
Car
The distance from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport to the centre of Dar es Salaam is 12 kilometres. By car, it takes 30 minutes to get to the centre of Dar es Salaam.
From DAR Airport to Dar es Salaam City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport by public transport. If you opt for public transport to and from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport you can travel by bus. Visit the Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Dar es Salaam is about TZS 45000.-. Book your taxi at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From DAR Airport to Dar es Salaam City centre by Taxi
Airport parking
Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
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Flight tickets
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Which airlines fly from and to Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Fly540
- flydubai
- EgyptAir
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Oman Air
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
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Hotels in Dar es Salaam
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Things to do
It is possible to book activities in the city and near Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Reviews
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Latest airport reviews
I took a taxi with registration number T170 DEG and had the worst experience, he threatened to drop me mid journey and even asked why I couldn't just order an uber instead...he was honestly very rude and I was nervous the whole ride.
Leaving Tanzania was terrible the customer service was terrible I’m 6 months pregnant and was forced to go into the scanner when I told the guy I can’t go bcuz of my pregnancy & the radiation he said he didn’t care I cried throughout the flight cuz I was worried bout my baby