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.

• 出租车

  Official Airport Taxi

  Regulated taxis available directly outside the terminal exit doors.

  时长:

  Typically 30-60 minutes depending on city traffic conditions.

  典型费用:

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

• 网约车

  App-Based Rideshare

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

  时长:

  Typically 30-60 minutes to the city centre.

  典型费用:

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

• 巴士

  Hotel Shuttle

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

  时长:

  Typically 30-60 minutes.

  典型费用:

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

• 巴士

  Public Bus (Dala-dala)

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

  时长:

  Roughly 45-75 minutes into central bus stations.

  典型费用:

  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

当地紧急电话: 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.

• 检查您的护照有效期以及所需的任何签证、ETA或入境申报。
• 提前一天确认登机牌上的出发航站楼。
• 激活旅行 eSIM，确保落地后立即上网。
• 下载离线地图，并截图保存酒店地址和预订号。
• 告知银行您将旅行，并备用一张支付卡。
• 在手机中保存当地紧急电话和您使馆的联系方式。
• 拍摄护照照片，并将副本存储在可离线访问的地方。
• 检查您目的地的行李限额和任何违禁物品。

机场运营情况会发生变化。旅行前务必通过以下官方来源确认航站楼、票价和时刻表。

• https://www.taa.go.tz/机场官方来源
• https://immigration.go.tz/政府来源
• https://www.tra.go.tz/政府来源
• https://www.trc.co.tz/官方交通来源
• https://www.tz-police.go.tz/政府来源