Dar es Salaam International Airport is one of Tanzania’s three international aerodromes. The others are Kilimanjaro International Airport and Zanzibar Airport. The two-terminal airport serves more than one million passengers per year. Airlines flying to the airport include British Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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<div class="rxbodyfield">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.</div>
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Bus: City buses are easily accessed from the airport, with stops located 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.
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Free car parking is available in front of the terminal buildings.
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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.
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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: +255 (0)22 211 2416), New Africa Hotel (tel: +255 (0)22 211 7050), Golden Tulip (tel: +255 (0)22 260 1442), Courtyard Hotel (tel: +255 (0)22 213 0130) and Peacock Hotel (tel: +255 (0)22 212 0334). All are found in the city centre.
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Wheelchairs are available at the airport. Services for disabled travelers are provided by the Ground Handling Company (tel: +255 (0)22 284 4611/9). Contact them for more information.
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There is a conference room for hosting meetings, seminars and training. Call TAA for information (tel: +255 (0)22 284 2402/3). A business lounge and secretarial services are also available. Several hotels in town have conference and business facilities
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