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Popular Airport

Albany Nas Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

16 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

13552 Km

Transportation to Airport from Dar Es Salaam City Center

Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport

Located in the east of Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam is one of the largest cities in the country. For exploring this city on the shores of ocean, you can start with the city center first. You can go by boat to Zanzibar Island, which is about two hours away from the city. The journey will not be boring since you will be accompanied with a unique landscape.

It takes about 35-40 minutes to go to Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is 12 kilometers from the city center. When Dar Es Salaam's population started to get crowded, alternatives in public transportation are considered. Buses, minibuses, taxis, trampolines, tuktuks ... But it can be easily observed that the buses that serve are very old. These buses which are considered to be old-fashioned in Europe are the most important new transport vehicle here.

Dar Es Salaam is the largest port in Tanzania. This is why sea transportation has developed in this region.

Bus

The most common means of transportation in the city of Dar Es Salaam are buses and minibuses. The prices of buses used throughout the city can vary according to the destination. Also there can be delays sometimes.

Minibus

You can also use minibuses except from bus and taxi transportation. But minibuses are one of the most used means of public transportation here. For this reason, they are very crowded and tourists do not prefer to use minibuses usually. You can also take a ride in the downtown with these vehicles called 'daladala'.

Daladala

These are considered to be the main means of public transportation in Dar Es Salaam. We can say they carry passengers at fairly reasonable prices. In addition to that, tuktuks and courier motors are also providing cheaper transportation compared to taxis. Courier motors, which are mostly used for people’s transportation in Tanzania, are the best solution for getting rid of traffic. Because it is a private vehicle, it is for sure that you will be comfortable while travelling.

Sea Vehicles

Located two hours away from Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar Island is one of the most visited places. Transportation to this island is provided by boat.

Car Rental

If you want to travel more freely in Dar Es Salaam, you can rent a car privately. It is quite convenient to rent a car here. You can find car rental companies in the city and in various regions.

Airport Information

Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport serves with three terminals after completion of the last terminal. Taxis are used at the airport for transportation between terminals. There are three restaurants in the airport. One of these is in the public area, and the rest two are in the departing passenger area.

There is a Duty-Free store at the airport, where you can shop for reasonable prices without paying taxes. At the same time, there are many souvenir shops and pharmacies.

Private facilities at the Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport are also available. Wheelchairs provide convenience to disabled passengers. However, you are required to ask for any special support from your flight company at the time of booking.

Transportation to Albany City Center from Airport

Albany Nas Airport

There are various transportation alternatives providing connections between Albany Nas Airport and the city center. You can easily reach from the airport to the city center by choosing any of the transportation options such as taxi, airport shuttle, hotel services, and bus.

Taxi

You can go from the airport to the city center without losing time by taxi. Taking a taxi, located outside the airport, can cost $ 25 to $ 40 on average. It might be useful to get a clear price from the taxi driver or negotiate before the trip from Albany Nas Airport to the city center.

Airport Shuttle

The airport shuttle service from the airport terminal to the city center has a ticket price of $ 15 per person. You can get off at Terminal A and Terminal B, which are located directly in the city center.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer a shuttle service to you so you can quickly get to the city center from the airport. In order to benefit from this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. With a discount rate of 10% when preferred with crowded groups, these transports are ideal for people with excess baggage.

Bus

You can get to the city center by bus which you can get from the terminal inside the airport. You should be sure that you have information about the bus routes and you get the right bus. Schedules of buses are located at the bus stops. Tickets for buses vary between $ 5 and $ 15 depending on the validity of the ticket.

Car Rental

There are several famous car rental companies in Albany Nas Airport where you can rent a car. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before you go. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the city center from the airport by renting a car.


Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

Dougherty County Airport, 28 kilometers southwest of Albany city center, provides transportation to the city center by any of the transportation options such as taxi, hotel services, and buses.

Taxi

You can go from the airport to the city center without losing time by taxi. The fare of taxis located outside the airport varies from $ 35 to $ 60 on average. You can benefit from getting a clear price from the taxi driver or negotiating before the journey from Dougherty County Airport to the city center.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer a shuttle service to allow you to quickly get to Dougherty County Airport from the city center. In order to benefit from this possibility, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. Hotel services, which offer discounts when you are together with large groups, are ideal for families with children and those with excess baggage.

Bus

You can get to the city center with the buses you can take from the terminal inside Dougherty County Airport. You should be sure that you have information about the bus routes and make sure that you take the relevant bus. Time schedules of buses are located at the bus stops. Tickets for buses vary between $ 5 and $ 15 depending on the validity of the ticket.

Car Rental

There are several famous car rental companies’ offices in Dougherty County Airport where you can rent a car. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily access the city center from the airport by renting a car.

Weather in Albany

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SaturdayMin 16ºC - Max 22ºC
SundayMin 16ºC - Max 23ºC
MondayMin 12ºC - Max 21ºC

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