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Dar-es-Salaam International

Airport Code: DAR
Full Airport Name: Julius Nyerere International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Dar-es-Salaam.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: Tel: +255 (0)51 284 3403.
Ground Transport: There are buses, which run to and from the airport 24 hrs a day for and leave from the New Posta Transport Stand, which is located on Maktaba St. Taxis can be easily hailed from outside the terminal building but few of these have meters so it is best to negotiate on a price first. The journey to the city can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Many hotels provide transport on request. A shuttle bus service meets all flights and can take travelers to the city center for TZS 150.
Car Rental: Local car hire companies operate at the airport.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a post office, banks, a bureau de change, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, wireless Internet connection, Business Lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, pharmacy, gift shop, travel agent, and tourist help desk. Facilities are available for disabled travelers.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.

Kilimanjaro Airport

Airport Code: JRO
Full Airport Name: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Location: 40kms East/Southeast of Arusha
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: +255 27 2554252
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz

Zanzibar Airport

Airport Code: ZNZ
Full Airport Name: Zanzibar International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) south of Stone Town
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3
Phone Number: +255 24 2233979
Ground Transport: Taxis are available at the terminal. Some hotels in Stone Town offer shuttle services from the airport.
Airport Taxis: There is a taxi rank at the terminal. Taxis will have a set list of prices, though you can negotiate them down.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a cafe/restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as shops in the waiting area selling souvenirs, gifts, and snack and beverages.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.zanzibar-airport.com

Dar-es-Salaam International

Airport Code: DAR
Full Airport Name: Julius Nyerere International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Dar-es-Salaam.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: Tel: +255 (0)51 284 3403.
Ground Transport: There are buses, which run to and from the airport 24 hrs a day for and leave from the New Posta Transport Stand, which is located on Maktaba St. Taxis can be easily hailed from outside the terminal building but few of these have meters so it is best to negotiate on a price first. The journey to the city can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Many hotels provide transport on request. A shuttle bus service meets all flights and can take travelers to the city center for TZS 150.
Car Rental: Local car hire companies operate at the airport.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a post office, banks, a bureau de change, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, wireless Internet connection, Business Lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, pharmacy, gift shop, travel agent, and tourist help desk. Facilities are available for disabled travelers.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.

Kilimanjaro Airport

Airport Code: JRO
Full Airport Name: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Location: 40kms East/Southeast of Arusha
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: +255 27 2554252
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz

Zanzibar Airport

Airport Code: ZNZ
Full Airport Name: Zanzibar International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) south of Stone Town
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3
Phone Number: +255 24 2233979
Ground Transport: Taxis are available at the terminal. Some hotels in Stone Town offer shuttle services from the airport.
Airport Taxis: There is a taxi rank at the terminal. Taxis will have a set list of prices, though you can negotiate them down.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a cafe/restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as shops in the waiting area selling souvenirs, gifts, and snack and beverages.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.zanzibar-airport.com

Dar-es-Salaam International

Airport Code: DAR
Full Airport Name: Julius Nyerere International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Dar-es-Salaam.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: Tel: +255 (0)51 284 3403.
Ground Transport: There are buses, which run to and from the airport 24 hrs a day for and leave from the New Posta Transport Stand, which is located on Maktaba St. Taxis can be easily hailed from outside the terminal building but few of these have meters so it is best to negotiate on a price first. The journey to the city can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Many hotels provide transport on request. A shuttle bus service meets all flights and can take travelers to the city center for TZS 150.
Car Rental: Local car hire companies operate at the airport.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a post office, banks, a bureau de change, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, wireless Internet connection, Business Lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, pharmacy, gift shop, travel agent, and tourist help desk. Facilities are available for disabled travelers.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.

Kilimanjaro Airport

Airport Code: JRO
Full Airport Name: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Location: 40kms East/Southeast of Arusha
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: +255 27 2554252
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz

Zanzibar Airport

Airport Code: ZNZ
Full Airport Name: Zanzibar International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) south of Stone Town
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3
Phone Number: +255 24 2233979
Ground Transport: Taxis are available at the terminal. Some hotels in Stone Town offer shuttle services from the airport.
Airport Taxis: There is a taxi rank at the terminal. Taxis will have a set list of prices, though you can negotiate them down.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a cafe/restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as shops in the waiting area selling souvenirs, gifts, and snack and beverages.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.zanzibar-airport.com

Dar-es-Salaam International

Airport Code: DAR
Full Airport Name: Julius Nyerere International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Dar-es-Salaam.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: Tel: +255 (0)51 284 3403.
Ground Transport: There are buses, which run to and from the airport 24 hrs a day for and leave from the New Posta Transport Stand, which is located on Maktaba St. Taxis can be easily hailed from outside the terminal building but few of these have meters so it is best to negotiate on a price first. The journey to the city can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Many hotels provide transport on request. A shuttle bus service meets all flights and can take travelers to the city center for TZS 150.
Car Rental: Local car hire companies operate at the airport.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a post office, banks, a bureau de change, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, wireless Internet connection, Business Lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, pharmacy, gift shop, travel agent, and tourist help desk. Facilities are available for disabled travelers.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.

Kilimanjaro Airport

Airport Code: JRO
Full Airport Name: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Location: 40kms East/Southeast of Arusha
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3.
Phone Number: +255 27 2554252
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz

Zanzibar Airport

Airport Code: ZNZ
Full Airport Name: Zanzibar International Airport
Location: 3.7 miles (6km) south of Stone Town
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +3
Phone Number: +255 24 2233979
Ground Transport: Taxis are available at the terminal. Some hotels in Stone Town offer shuttle services from the airport.
Airport Taxis: There is a taxi rank at the terminal. Taxis will have a set list of prices, though you can negotiate them down.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a cafe/restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as shops in the waiting area selling souvenirs, gifts, and snack and beverages.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.zanzibar-airport.com