Dar es Salaam Airport Arrivals (DAR)

Flight Arrivals at Dar es Salaam Airport

Arrivals at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere Airport is Tanzania's largest and busiest international airport, located in the country's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam. The Julius Nyerere International Airport has three Terminals that offer various check-in options. Terminal I caters to general aviation with scheduled and chartered domestic flights, whereas Terminal II provides services for local flights, and Terminal III is used for international flights. The airport features two asphalt-paved runways, with the first (05/23) measuring 3,000 meters in length and 46 meters in width and the second (14/32) measuring 1,000 meters in length and 30 meters in width.

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates are among the airlines that use the airport. Some countries the airport service include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Dubai, Istanbul, and Amsterdam.

Baggage Claim at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Passengers can get their bags at Julius Nyerere International Airport's baggage claim area in the arrivals hall. The baggage claim area is conveniently located and well-marked with signs. People should keep their baggage claim tags safe because they will need to show them to the staff at baggage claim before they can get their bags.

Passengers can identify their bags after they arrive at the baggage claim area by looking at the flight number and destination displayed on the monitors above the conveyor belts. If people can't find their bags, they should go to the airline's baggage service office in the baggage claim area as soon as possible.

The airline crew will then search the baggage and issue the passenger with a tracking reference number. Passengers should also give the airline staff their contact information so they can let them know when their luggage is found.

Currency Exchange at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Currency exchange services are available at Julius Nyerere International Airport for travelers' convenience. The exchange counters are located in the arrivals hall and are easily accessible. The most common currencies exchanged at the airport are the US dollar, the British pound, and Euro.

As of this writing, the exchange rate for 1 US dollar to Tanzanian shilling is approximately 2,305.50 TZS. However, it's important to note that exchange rates are subject to change and may vary depending on the date and time of the transaction. The exchange counters charge a commission or fee for their services, ranging from 2% to 5% of the transaction amount. It's recommended that travelers compare the exchange rates and fees of different currency exchange providers before making their transactions. Some banks and ATMs also offer currency exchange services, which may have lower fees and better exchange rates.

Information Desks at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport has installed information desks in several convenient locations to assist passengers with queries or concerns. The airport is staffed by friendly & well-informed personnel who can help with questions about flight timetables, facilities, transportation choices, and other tourism details. Those who seek assistance in the arrivals and departures halls can quickly spot the information desks, which are marked.

Passengers have several options for communicating with them, including in-person visits, phone calls (+255 22 2842402/3), or emails (info@jnia.go.tz). The contact information for the information desks can be found on the airport's official website. Additionally, the desks are happy to assist passengers with special needs, including those with disabilities or young children, and may provide wheelchairs or strollers if asked.