Popular Airport | Cannes Mandelieu Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6473 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.
You can rent a car or take a taxi at the airport for your transportation to the city center. If you prefer getting on a means of public transportation, you should keep in mind that the closest metro station is located 2 kilometers of the airport. Fortunately, almost all hotels offer airport shuttle service for their guests and you can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance.
You can rent a budget-friendly car by getting in contact with Europcar which is the only car rental company offering service at the airport. If you follow the Midi Louise Moresu Boulevard, which continues along the coast, in order to get to the city center with the car you have rented, you will be accompanied by a beautiful sea view during your travel. By following this route which is the shortest way, you can be in the city center in about 20 minutes. There is also a limousine rental company at the airport for those who want a luxurious travel.
You can get to the city center in about 20 minutes by getting on a taxi departing from the airport terminal building. If you want to reduce your transportation cost, you can go to the nearest train station, Frayere Train Station, by taxi and get on the route TER going to the city center. Frayere Railway Station is about 2 km away from the airport and you can get there in just a few minutes by taxi. The train route TER that you will get on here takes you to the city center in about half an hour.
Almost all hotels in Cannes offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can have a very comfortable travel by making a reservation in advance.