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Dar es Salaam Airport
Airport Guides
Dar es Salaam Airport
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.
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Public Transport
Road
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
Max
Min
Today
85°F
29°C
65°F
18°C
Saturday
79°F
26°C
65°F
18°C
Sunday
80°F
27°C
64°F
18°C
Monday
78°F
26°C
64°F
18°C
Tuesday
82°F
28°C
66°F
19°C
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.
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Representative Offices - 24/7 Customer Service. Instant Availability, Confirmation & Voucher on our state of the art
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Public Transport
Road
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.
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.
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 |
Max |
Min |
|
| Today |
|
85°F 29°C |
65°F 18°C |
| Saturday |
|
79°F 26°C |
65°F 18°C |
| Sunday |
|
80°F 27°C |
64°F 18°C |
| Monday |
|
78°F 26°C |
64°F 18°C |
| Tuesday |
|
82°F 28°C |
66°F 19°C |
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