Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

International passengers disembark into Terminal 3, proceeding through health checks, passport control, baggage collection, and customs clearance before exiting into the arrival hall.

• Follow signs towards health screening to present yellow fever certificates if arriving from or transiting through endemic regions.
• Proceed to passport control, selecting the appropriate queue for e-visa holders, visa-on-arrival applicants, or East African citizens.
• Collect checked baggage from the designated carousel in the ground-floor reclaim hall.
• Pass all luggage through X-ray scanning machines at the Tanzania Revenue Authority customs checkpoint.
• Exit into the public arrival hall where official taxis, currency exchanges, and mobile network kiosks are located.

• Takksi

  Official Airport Taxi

  Regulated taxis available directly outside the terminal exit doors.

  Aika:

  Typically 30-60 minutes depending on city traffic conditions.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Roughly TZS 40,000 to TZS 60,000 (approx. USD 15-25) to central Dar es Salaam; agree fare before departure.

• Kyydinjakopalvelu

  App-Based Rideshare

  Uber and Bolt operate in Dar es Salaam and can pick up from designated ground transport areas.

  Aika:

  Typically 30-60 minutes to the city centre.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Typically TZS 25,000 to TZS 45,000 depending on real-time demand.

• Bussi

  Hotel Shuttle

  Pre-arranged transfers offered by major international and local hotels.

  Aika:

  Typically 30-60 minutes.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Often USD 20-40, charged directly to your hotel room account or paid in advance.

• Bussi

  Public Bus (Dala-dala)

  Minibuses operate along Nyerere Road outside the main airport entrance gate.

  Aika:

  Roughly 45-75 minutes into central bus stations.

  Tyypillinen hinta:

  Typically under TZS 1,000; recommended primarily for light travellers familiar with local routes.

Transferring between international (Terminal 3) and domestic (Terminal 2) flights requires moving landside between buildings.

• Allow at least 2 to 3 hours between connecting flights to clear immigration, collect baggage, and transfer terminals.
• Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are located nearby on the airport precinct, accessible via a short shuttle ride or walk.
• Ensure you hold a valid entry visa or transit visa if switching from an international flight to a domestic connection.
• Re-check baggage at the domestic departure terminal counters after clearing customs at Terminal 3.

Wi-Fi access is available within the passenger terminals, though connectivity speed can vary.

• Connect to the official terminal network SSID listed on local airport signage.
• Authentication may require entering your phone number or email address via a browser portal.
• Coverage is strongest near departure gates and central concourses within Terminal 3.
• Purchasing a local SIM card in the arrivals hall provides a reliable mobile data alternative.

Banking and currency services are accessible in the arrival halls of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) supporting Visa and Mastercard are located in the arrivals area.
• Bureau de change counters offer currency exchange for US Dollars, Euros, and British Pounds into Tanzanian Shillings (TZS).
• Ensure US Dollar banknotes brought for exchange or payments are printed in 2013 or later, as older notes are rarely accepted.
• Card payment acceptance outside major hotels is limited, making local cash necessary for transport and small purchases.

Basic dining options, cafés, and snack bars operate in both domestic and international terminals.

• Terminal 3 features coffee shops and small eateries serving light meals, pastries, and beverages airside and landside.
• Terminal 2 offers basic refreshment stands catering primarily to domestic passengers.
• Options operating late at night are limited; basic bottled water and pre-packaged snacks remain accessible.

Paid-entry and premium passenger lounges are located within Terminal 3 airside.

• Tanzania Airports Authority and private partners operate lounge spaces after international security control.
• Services typically include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, complimentary snacks, and beverages.
• Access can be secured via business-class booking, lounge membership programmes, or direct walk-in fees.

While there is no hotel inside the terminal building, numerous accommodation options exist nearby.

• Several budget and mid-range hotels sit within a 5-to-10-minute drive of Nyerere Road.
• Major international business hotels are located in the central business district, roughly 12 kilometres away.
• It is advisable to arrange airport pick-up services directly with your hotel prior to landing.

Baggage claim facilities are situated on the ground level of each terminal.

• Baggage carts are available in the reclaim hall for passenger use.
• Porters operate near baggage claim areas; agree on any service tip before accepting assistance.
• Report damaged or missing luggage immediately at the airline ground handler desk located in the reclaim area before exiting.

Basic amenities for travellers with young children are located within Terminal 3.

• Baby care rooms for diaper changing are situated near main restroom blocks in Terminal 3.
• Elevators assist with pushchairs when moving between arrival gates and ground-floor immigration.
• Keep snacks and formula handy, as child-specific food options in the terminal are limited.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Mobile SIM Vendors
• Executive Lounges
• Duty-Free Shops
• First Aid Post
• Prayer Rooms
• Smoking Areas

Paikallinen hätänumero: National emergency assistance: call 112.

• For medical or security emergencies within the terminal, contact airport security personnel or staff at the information desk.
• A basic medical clinic/first-aid post is situated within the airport precinct to handle immediate health issues.
• In the event of a lost passport, report to the Tanzanian Immigration office in the terminal and contact your national embassy in Dar es Salaam.

• Tarkista passisi voimassaolo ja mahdollisesti vaadittavat viisumit, ETA- tai maahantulolomakkeet.
• Vahvista lähtöterminaalisi tarkistuskortista edellisenä päivänä.
• Aktivoi matka-eSIM, jotta olet verkossa heti laskeuduttuasi.
• Lataa offline-karttoja ja ota kuvakaappaus hotelliosoitteestasi ja varausnumerostasi.
• Kerro pankillesi matkustamisestasi ja pidä mukanasi varamaksukortti.
• Tallenna paikallinen hätänumero ja suurlähetystösi yhteystiedot puhelimeesi.
• Valokuvaa passisi ja säilytä kopio paikassa, josta saat sen offline-tilassa.
• Tarkista matkatavaroiden enimmäismäärät ja mahdolliset rajoitetut tuotteet kohteeseesi.

Lentokentän toiminta muuttuu. Vahvista terminaalit, hinnat ja aikataulut aina alla olevista virallisista lähteistä ennen matkaa.

• https://www.taa.go.tz/Virallinen lentokenttälähde
• https://immigration.go.tz/Hallituksen lähde
• https://www.tra.go.tz/Hallituksen lähde
• https://www.trc.co.tz/Virallinen liikennelähde
• https://www.tz-police.go.tz/Hallituksen lähde