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Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of Dar-es-Salaam.
Time: Local time is GMT +3.
Contacts: Tel: +255 (0)51 284 3403.
Getting to the city: There are buses, which run to and from the airport 24 hrs a day for and leave from the New Posta Transport Stand, which is located on Maktaba St. Taxis can be easily hailed from outside the terminal building but few of these have meters so it is best to negotiate on a price first. The journey to the city can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Many hotels provide transport on request. A shuttle bus service meets all flights and can take travellers to the city centre for TZS 150.
Car rental: Local car hire companies operate at the airport.
Facilities: The airport has a post office, banks, a bureau de change, restaurants, cafeterias, bars, wireless Internet connection, Business Lounge, duty free shop, newsagent/tobacconist, pharmacy, gift shop, travel agent, and tourist help desk. Facilities are available for disabled travellers.
Parking: There is a free car park in front of the terminal buildings.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
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Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Location: 40kms East/Southeast of Arusha
Time: Local time is GMT +3.
Contacts: +255 27 2554252
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.kilimanjaroairport.co.tz
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Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

Location: 3.7 miles (6km) south of Stone Town
Time: Local time is GMT +3
Contacts: +255 24 2233979
Getting to the city: Taxis are available at the terminal. Some hotels in Stone Town offer shuttle services from the airport.
Airport Taxis: There is a taxi rank at the terminal. Taxis will have a set list of prices, though you can negotiate them down.
Facilities: The airport has a cafe/restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as shops in the waiting area selling souvenirs, gifts, and snack and beverages.
Departure Tax: US$ 30 for international flights and US$ 5 for domestic flights.
Website: www.zanzibar-airport.com
See full guide to Zanzibar Airport

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