Transportation from the City Center to Dar Es Salaam Airport
Dar Es Salaam, which is the most touristic city in Tanzania, is also pronounced as Dar es Salaam in Turkish. Every year, thousands of people use Julius Nyerere Airport, which connects the city in eastern Africa to the world, on the western shores of the Indian Ocean.
The distance between Julius Nyerere Airport and the city center is 13 kilometers. Transportation between Dar Es Salaam, one of the largest cities in Tanzania, and the airport is provided by bus, shuttle, taxi and car rental options.
Buses are the most economical transportation method from the city center to the airport. The buses that reach the airport terminal from the city center operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Transportation from the city center takes an average of 40 minutes, depending on the traffic density.
In the city, which has a rising potential in tourism, many hotels have paid or free shuttle services. It is very easy to reach the city center with the shuttle services of the hotel you have booked or the contracted companies.
For a fast and comfortable journey, using a taxi is the most logical method. Be sure to choose taximeter vehicles and clarify the money issue.
You can also rent a car from rent a car offices located in different parts of the city or by online reservation.
Dar Es Salaam Airport Contact Information
Address: Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255 22 284 4371
Fax: +255 22 2844495
Transportation from Lilongwe International Airport to the City Center
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi and the second largest city with a population of 900,000. Near Malawi's border with Zambia, whose name means "Warm Heart of Africa", Lilongwe is so green that travelers sometimes say they don't realize they're in a city because the buildings in downtown Lilongwe are surrounded by vast green spaces and trees.
Lilongwe Nature Sanctuary divides the capital into the old city and the new city. While the old city formed Lilongwe Village and its surroundings, the new city, which is today's city center, was established after the capital was moved from Zomba to Lilongwe.
The roads of the new city, also known as the Capital City, are in very good condition compared to other African countries and there is no traffic problem. In addition, Lilongwe, which is much safer than the capitals of the surrounding countries, is a city where travelers feel comfortable and foreigners enjoy living with its good infrastructure, hotels, bars and restaurants.
Lilongwe Airport, also known as Kaumu International Airport, is located 20 minutes' drive north of the old city. If you haven't arranged a private transfer in advance, the only way to get from the airport to Lilongwe is to take a taxi.
There are usually enough taxis at Lilongwe Airport, but you should definitely talk about the price you will pay to go to the city, because the drivers may ask for more money when getting out of the taxi. Taking a taxi to Capital City is more affordable than going to the old city.
You can also request a transfer from your hotel to the city center from Lilongwe Airport, but this option is usually more expensive than a taxi. Local people, who go to Lilongwe from the airport with their own vehicles, sometimes offer to take foreigners to the city if they have space in their cars.