Country Guides - Tanzania
Contacts | Basics | Attractions | Visa | Activities | Money | Health | Overview | AirportsLocation: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Dar-es-Salaam.
Time: Local time is GMT +3.
Contacts: Tel: +255 (0)22 284 4562/3/4/5.
Transfer City: 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 travellers to the city centre 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 travellers.
Cities & Regions: National Parks and Reserves | Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam






