Julius Nyerere International Airport – DAR Tanzania
The Julius Nyerere International Airport, code DAR, is a public international airport owned by the Tanzanian Government and based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The airport hosts several international and domestic airlines, including Emirates, RwandAir, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, and Coastal Aviation. It caters to four cargo airlines and has three terminals, with its newly opened third terminal having two phases to serve international flights. From 2004 onwards, the Julius Nyererer International Airport began hosting a yearly passenger amount of over 1 million. By 2017, the airport accommodated almost 2.4 million passengers.
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The Julius Nyerere International Airport was originally known as Dar es Salaam International Airport. By 2005, it was renamed to Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere International Airport and shortened to Julius Nyerere International Airport in 2006. The people and government of Tanzania saw this as a fitting tribute to its first president. Operated by the Tanzania Airports Authority, the airport expanded to three terminals in 2019, resulting in a considerable increase in passenger traffic. Notable incidents in the airport’s history include a crash landing in 1950, a hijacking in 1989, and another landing accident in 2014. Cities surrounding the Julius Nyerere International Airport include Kunduchi and Mabibe.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Transit Motel Airport is 0.39 miles from the Julius Nyerere International Airport. As a 3-star hotel, it still offers comfortable amenities and free Wi-Fi. The Jakicha Motel is only 0.7 miles from the airport and is also a few kilometers from the Tanzania National Stadium. The nearest airport to the Julius Nyerere International Airport is the Zanzibar International Airport in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
On this page it is easy to search for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DAR airport.
Most of these DAR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the DAR airport are Mlimani City, Atiman House, and Makumbusho Village.
Map of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Hotels
View all Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (DAR-Julius Nyerere Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 3:21 AM.
The temperature feels like 84.2 with a humidity level of 83 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 76 percent with visibility at 14.4 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 10 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:13 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Saturday
4/27
Heavy rain
80°F
High: 86°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 85%
Sunday
4/28
Broken clouds
80°F
High: 86°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
4/29
Broken clouds
80°F
High: 87°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
4/30
Broken clouds
81°F
High: 87°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/1
Broken clouds
81°F
High: 88°F
Low: 76°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
5/2
Broken clouds
82°F
High: 88°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania DAR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free DAR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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