Airport information
Address: Dar es Salaam International Airport, PO Box 18032, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Location: The airport is located 12 km (8 miles) southwest of Dar es Salaam
Country Code: 255
Airport Code: des
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Number of Terminals: 2
Telephone: (0)22 284 4324 or (0)22 284 4212
Fax: (0)22 284 4373
E-mail: ddia@africaonline.co.tz
Website: www.tanzaniairports.com
Time Zone: GMT + 3
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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.
Information and Help Desks There is an information counter on the concourse of Terminal 2 (tel: (0)22 284 4212) and one in Terminal 1 (tel: (0)22 284 4095), as well as four landline telephone numbers dedicated for flight information (tel: (0)22 284 4562/3/4/5).
Airport Facilities Money and communications: There are banks 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.
Disabled Facilities Wheelchairs are available at the airport. Services for disabled travellers are provided by the Ground Handling Company (tel: (0)22 284 4611/9). Contact them for more information.
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: (0)22 284 2402/3). A business lounge and secretarial services are also available. Several hotels in town have conference and business facilities.
Car Hire Car hire is available from Skylink Rent a Car (a licencee for Avis) at the airport or can be arranged in town.
Car Parking Free car parking is available in front of the terminal buildings.
Driving Directions The airport access road is reached through Nyerere Road, formerly known as Pugu Road.
Public Transport Road: Bus: City buses are easily accessed from the airport, with stops located 500m (600 yards) from the terminal. Many hotels have shuttle services for their guests. Taxi: Airport taxis are available for hire to any destination in the city. Travellers are advised to negotiate a price before setting off, as taxis are not metered.
Airport Hotels There are no hotels at the airport, but many hotels in Dar es Salaam have shuttles to/from the airport. The nearest hotels to the airport include the Royal Palm Hotel (tel: (0)22 211 2416), New Africa Hotel (tel: (0)22 211 7050), Golden Tulip (tel: (0)22 260 1442), Courtyard Hotel (tel: (0)22 213 0130) and Peacock Hotel (tel: (0)22 212 0334). All are found in the city centre.
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