Dar es Salaam Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

DAR

Full Airport name

Dar es Salaam Airport

Address

PO Box 18032, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Country Dialing Prefix

255

Telephone

2228 42402/3.

Website

www.taa.go.tz

Number of Terminals

2

Time Zone

GMT +3

Airport Information

Location

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

Airport News

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

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 Hire

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.

Public Transport

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 center costs around TZS150. Many hotels have shuttle services for their guests. Taxi: Airport taxis are available for hire to any destination in the city. Travelers are advised to negotiate a price before setting off, as taxis are not metered.

Car Parking

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

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 Travelers

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