Julius Nyerere International Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport is the main air gateway for Dar es Salaam and one of Tanzania’s key aviation hubs. Identified by IATA code DAR and ICAO code HTDA, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for the country’s biggest city. The airport sits at an elevation of 182 ft (55 m), a detail that matters more to pilots than passengers, but it reflects its low-lying coastal setting near the Indian Ocean. For travellers, DAR is the practical starting point for business trips, city stays, and onward journeys across Tanzania.
About Julius Nyerere International Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport is the main air gateway for Dar es Salaam and one of Tanzania’s key aviation hubs. Identified by IATA code DAR and ICAO code HTDA, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for the country’s biggest city. The airport sits at an elevation of 182 ft (55 m), a detail that matters more to pilots than passengers, but it reflects its low-lying coastal setting near the Indian Ocean. For travellers, DAR is the practical starting point for business trips, city stays, and onward journeys across Tanzania.
Overview
Julius Nyerere International Airport is the main air gateway for Dar es Salaam and one of Tanzania’s key aviation hubs. Identified by IATA code DAR and ICAO code HTDA, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for the country’s biggest city. The airport sits at an elevation of 182 ft (55 m), a detail that matters more to pilots than passengers, but it reflects its low-lying coastal setting near the Indian Ocean. For travellers, DAR is the practical starting point for business trips, city stays, and onward journeys across Tanzania.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport serves Dar es Salaam, so it is the most convenient arrival point for the city and many nearby coastal destinations.
- Local time follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone, useful to check when planning transfers or early departures.
- As a large airport, it is better equipped for regular scheduled services than smaller regional airfields.
- The official airport information page is available through the Tanzania Airports Authority at https://www.taa.go.tz/services/jnia.
Airfield Details
The airport has two asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the primary strip at 9,843 ft and is lighted, which supports larger aircraft operations and helps maintain service reliability in low-light conditions. A shorter secondary runway, 14/32, measures 3,280 ft and adds operational flexibility. Most visitors will never notice these technical details directly, but they help explain why Julius Nyerere International Airport plays such an important role in connecting Dar es Salaam with the rest of Tanzania, Africa, and long-haul international routes.
Airlines
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FAQ
Julius Nyerere International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Julius Nyerere International Airport is located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (Africa), at coordinates -6.870°, 39.200°.
- Its IATA code is DAR and its ICAO code is HTDA.
- Julius Nyerere International Airport serves Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Julius Nyerere International Airport operates on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Julius Nyerere International Airport sits at latitude -6.870° and longitude 39.200°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from DAR include ASL Airlines Ireland, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa and Precision Air.
- Tracked destinations from DAR include Zanzibar.
- Its address is Julius K. Nyerere Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the phone number is +255 22 284 4371, the official website is http://www.taa.go.tz/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Tanzania. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.