The airport is located 12km (8 miles) southwest of Dar es Salaam.
+255 (0)22 284 4324 or +255 (0)22 284 4212
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Dar es Salaam's airport, Julius Nyerere International, is one of Tanzania’s three international airfields. The others are Kilimanjaro International and Zanzibar Airport. The two-terminal airport serves more than one million passengers per year. Airlines flying to the airport include British Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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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.
Free car parking is available in front of the terminal buildings.
Money and communications: There are banks 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.
Wheelchairs are available at the airport. Services for disabled travellers are provided by the Ground Handling Company (tel: +255 (0)22 284 4611/9). Contact them for more information.
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Car hire is available from Skylink Rent a Car (a licencee for Avis) at the airport or can be arranged in town.
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