Popular Airport | Nnamdi Azikiwe Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3940 Km |
Located in the east of Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam is one of the largest cities in the country. For exploring this city on the shores of ocean, you can start with the city center first. You can go by boat to Zanzibar Island, which is about two hours away from the city. The journey will not be boring since you will be accompanied with a unique landscape.
It takes about 35-40 minutes to go to Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is 12 kilometers from the city center. When Dar Es Salaam's population started to get crowded, alternatives in public transportation are considered. Buses, minibuses, taxis, trampolines, tuktuks ... But it can be easily observed that the buses that serve are very old. These buses which are considered to be old-fashioned in Europe are the most important new transport vehicle here.
Dar Es Salaam is the largest port in Tanzania. This is why sea transportation has developed in this region.
The most common means of transportation in the city of Dar Es Salaam are buses and minibuses. The prices of buses used throughout the city can vary according to the destination. Also there can be delays sometimes.
You can also use minibuses except from bus and taxi transportation. But minibuses are one of the most used means of public transportation here. For this reason, they are very crowded and tourists do not prefer to use minibuses usually. You can also take a ride in the downtown with these vehicles called 'daladala'.
These are considered to be the main means of public transportation in Dar Es Salaam. We can say they carry passengers at fairly reasonable prices. In addition to that, tuktuks and courier motors are also providing cheaper transportation compared to taxis. Courier motors, which are mostly used for people’s transportation in Tanzania, are the best solution for getting rid of traffic. Because it is a private vehicle, it is for sure that you will be comfortable while travelling.
Located two hours away from Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar Island is one of the most visited places. Transportation to this island is provided by boat.
If you want to travel more freely in Dar Es Salaam, you can rent a car privately. It is quite convenient to rent a car here. You can find car rental companies in the city and in various regions.
Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport serves with three terminals after completion of the last terminal. Taxis are used at the airport for transportation between terminals. There are three restaurants in the airport. One of these is in the public area, and the rest two are in the departing passenger area.
There is a Duty-Free store at the airport, where you can shop for reasonable prices without paying taxes. At the same time, there are many souvenir shops and pharmacies.
Private facilities at the Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport are also available. Wheelchairs provide convenience to disabled passengers. However, you are required to ask for any special support from your flight company at the time of booking.
Abuja Airport is located 20 kilometers west of the city center. Today, transfer from Abuja Airport, where many domestic and foreign tourists are visiting, to the city center is provided by public transportation such as bus or taxi motorcycle and taxis. There is a small car park, offices of car rental companies, a café with local flavors, a rest room and boutique shops at the airport.
Taxi motorcycles, with a capacity of three people, provide transportation from the airport to the city center. The fares of taxi motorcycles, which are frequently used by visitors without excess luggage, is quite reasonable. You can easily get to the city center with taxi motorcycles that you can find right at the airport exit.
From Abuja Airport you can reach the city center in 35 to 40 minutes by bus. Buses are frequently used by passengers visiting the city of Abuja. One of the reasons for this is that the bus ticket prices are reasonable and they depart every 20 minutes. You can use these transportation means with daily or monthly tickets. You should be sure that you have taken the bus in the direction of your destination. Time schedules of buses are shown on the signs at the bus stops.
Many hotels offer a shuttle service for transfer from the airport to the city center. To make use of this service, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation.
You can rent a car from the car rental offices located at the airport and get to Abuja city center without losing time. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before you travel. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily reach the city center by renting a car.