Address & Contact
Contact Information:
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Telefonnummer: +255 22 284 4371
Street address:
Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
Julius K. Nyerere Rd
Dar es Salaam
Tansania
GPS Coordinates:
Longitude: 39,203°
Latitude: -6,878°
Summary
Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport is a medium sized airport in Tanzania, serving the region of Dar es Salaam. The longest runway is 9.843 feet or 3.000 meters long.
Facts:
Airport size: medium airport Serving area: Dar es Salaam Longest runway: 9843 (ft)
Codes:
IATA: DAR,
ICAO: HTDA
Flight information:
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About the airport
Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport, with the IATA code "DAR" and the ICAO code "HTDA," is the main international gateway to Tanzania. Located in Dar es Salaam, the largest city in the country, this airport serves as a crucial hub for both domestic and international flights. It is named after Julius Kambarage Nyerere, Tanzania's first president and a prominent African leader.
The airport boasts modern facilities and offers a wide range of services to ensure a smooth travel experience. Passengers can find numerous airlines operating from this airport, connecting Tanzania to various destinations worldwide. With its strategic location, Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport serves as a convenient entry point for those planning to explore Tanzania's stunning wildlife reserves, pristine beaches, and vibrant cultural heritage.
Travelers can expect efficient immigration and customs procedures upon arrival, and the airport provides convenient transportation options to the city center and other destinations. Additionally, the airport features duty-free shops, restaurants, currency exchange services, and comfortable lounges to cater to passengers' needs.
Hotels and places to stay
Ramada Resort Dar Es Salaam
Best Western CBD Hotel
BEACHCOMBER HOTEL AND RESORT
Holiday Inn DAR ES SALAAM CITY CENTRE
SELOUS WILDERNESS CAMP
CHANGANI BEACH COTTAGES
GIRAFFE OCEAN VIEW HOTEL
BEACHCOMBER HOTEL AND RESORT
TANSOMA BUSINESS HOTEL
ACCOMONDIA HOTEL
Videos from the area of the airport
Landing at Dar es Salaam airport
Landing at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. South African Airways.
Boeing 777 landing Dar es Salaam
Approach at Dar es Salaam rwy 05 at night. The rwy is almost the only thing with lights in this black hole.
Landing at Dar Es Salaam
Scale of flight QTR0547 operated by Qatar Airways at Dar Es Salaam (DAR) coming from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to follow flying to Doha (DOH). Motion picture taken from seat 3D.
Spacegun animation - Biblecodes - Tanzania
The End Is Near.
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