| Popular Airport | Decimomannu Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 7 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 6003 Km |
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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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sardinia is one of Italy's largest islands in the Mediterranean and the Air Base Airport is only used for military flights. To travel by plane to Sardinia, you can travel to Cagliari Elmas Airport which name is the same as the region and is located on the other side of the island.
Cagliari Elmas Airport is just 7 kilometers away from Cagliari and you can travel to other points of Sardinia Island by bus with economic prices. When traveling between the airport and the place you want to reach on the island, you can rent a car at Cagliari Airport or a faster alternative is you can choose a taxi or take the train from the station which is 10 minutes away.
The buses are certainly one of the most economical options for travelling to the various locations on Sardinia from Cagliari Elmas Airport. Buses start at 08:40 in the morning and continue until 11:30. You can get your tickets as you get onto the bus at Cagliari Elmas Airport which run every half hour during the day. You can also get your ticket from the news stand inside the terminal. The bus ride may vary depending on your destination on Sardinia, but in general many places on the island are close to each other.
It is very convenient to travel to the center with taxis which are available 24 hours a day at Cagliari Elmas Airport. The fees of taxis will change in price depending on your destination on the island. If you want you can inform the taxi driver at Cagliari Elmas Airport of your destination and ask for a small discount on the estimated total cost. If you intend to travel to the center by a taxi at night from the airport, please note that the payment fee may increase.
Renting a car on Sardinia is often a preferred choice for transportation to and from Cagliari Elmas Airport, as well as many other tourist destinations on the island. Within the airport terminal you will see several different rental companies. By choosing one of them, and you can reach the center of Cagliari which is 7 kilometers from Cagliari Elmas Airport and you can easily travel to many regions on Sardinia. Prices for rental cars may vary depending on vehicle type and rental period. If you want before you arrive to Cagliari you can make a comparison on the internet and reserve a suitable car for your trip to Sardinia.
There is no direct connection between the airport and the Cagliari train station. You can take a taxi from Cagliari Elmas Airport to the station which is about 10 minutes away and then you can travel by train to other destinations on the island. If you find a bus or a shuttle going to Cagliari train station, you can also choose either of those to travel from Cagliari Elmas Airport to the station.
