What is the nearest airport to Tanzania?

The nearest airport to Tanzania is Dodoma (DOD) Airport which is 38.2 km away.

How long does it take to get to Dar es Salaam from the Airport?

It takes 1h 32m to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Airport.

How do I get to Dar es Salaam?

We recommend flying to Zanzibar (ZNZ) Airport, which is 67.5 km away from Dar es Salaam. The ferry from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Dar es Salaam takes 1h 32m.

How to get to Tanzania from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	10 min
Distance	381 km
Average price	$25
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

10 min

Distance

381 km

Average price

$25

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Tanzania

The nearest airport to Tanzania is Dar es Salaam (DAR). However, there are better options for getting to Tanzania. BM Luxury Coach operates a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $17 - $23 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Tanzania Railways Corporation operates a train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Magufuli SGR Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5 - $14 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

Recommended airport

Zanzibar (ZNZ)
1. ferry
1h 32m
$17–147

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Other nearby airports

Dar es Salaam (DAR)
1. taxi
Fastest
10 min
Cheapest
$7–9
Arusha (ARK)
1. bus
10h 24m
$22–29
Kilimanjaro (JRO)
1. taxi
2. train
9h 35m
$25–40
Dodoma (DOD)
1. train
3h 47m
$8–17

Frequently asked questions

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