Tanzania
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 20-Aug-12Arusha (ARK):
Location: 4 km/2 Miles WSW of town.
By Taxi: To town ~KZS 10 000.
By Bus: Some airlines using this airport are reported to run a shuttle to meet flights.
Updated Aug05 www
Dar es Salaam (DAR):
Location: 13 km/8 Miles WSW of Dar-es-Salaam.
By Taxi: ~TZS 15000-20000/15-60 mins depending on traffic. Few have meters so it is important to agree a price first.
By Bus: There are buses which run to and from the airport 24 hrs a day for ~TZS 150/30 mins. They generally leave from the New Posta Transport Stand on Maktaba St.
Rental Cars: Tanzania Car Rental.
Dep Tax: US$20 although some sources say none.
Notes: Left luggage facilities available.
Airport Tel No: General Ops +255 (51) 844211/2, Apt Manager 844014, Operations 844393.
Updated Jan10 ADV. Visited Airport
Dodoma (DOD):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles NE of town.
By Taxi: To the city centre ~TZS 2000.
Updated Aug05 www
Kigoma (TKQ):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles ESE of Kigoma near Ujiji.
By Taxi: Available.
Updated Aug05 www
Kilimanjaro Intl (JRO):
Location: 51 km/32 Miles SW of the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, 32 km/20 miles WSW of Moshi & 45 km/28 miles E of Arusha.
By Road: To Moshi 50 km/31 Miles.
By Taxi: To Arusha ~TZS 27-32 000.
By Bus: Some private operators also offer minibuses to Moshi. Shuttle buses are available to Arusha. Airlines operating into the airport offer free transport for passengers to Moshi & Arusha.
Airport Tel No: +255 (027) 255 4252 & 255 4870.
Updated Jan08 ADV
Moshi (HTMS):
Location: 5 km/3 Miles SW of the town centre.
Updated Aug05 www
Mtwara (MYW):
Location: 7 km/4 Miles S of town.
By Taxi: To Mtwara ~TZS 6000/15-20 mins.
Updated Aug05 www.
Mwanza (MWZ):
Location: 10 km/6 Miles NNE of town.
By Taxi: To Mwanza ~TZS 7000/15-25 mins.
By Bus: Minibuses are reported to run to and from the city.
Updated Aug05 www
Pemba - Chake Chake (PMA):
Location: 7 km/4 Miles ESE of Chake Chake on the East coast of Pemba Island.
By Public Transport: Most flights are met and transport can be arranged.
Updated Aug05 www.
Tabora (TBO):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles S of Tabora.
Updated Aug05 www
Tanga (TGT):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles WSW of the town.
By Taxi: To Tanga ~ TZS 3000.
Updated Aug05 www
Zanzibar - Kisauni (ZNZ):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles SSE of town.
By Taxi: Few taxis have meters so it is important to agree a price first. From the airport to Paje or Jambiani and the other resorts on the south east coast is ~US$50 and takes ~75 minutes. Stone Town would be ~US$20 and ~20 mins. There are plenty of taxis as you leave the aiport. The roads seems to be quite good now & the drivers all seem very safe.
By Bus: The 505 bus runs between the town and the airport, and many hotels in Stone Town offer complimentary airport service.
Rental Cars: Zanzibar Car Hire Limited can arrange for hire cars at the airport. Hotline: +255777414044, Tel/Fax +255242235485 & Mobile +255713 414044 or +255786 414044.
Airport Tax: US$50 on arrival, and US$20 for all departures.
Airport Tel No: +255 (54) 32001, 31654 & 31653.
Updated Jan11.
