Julius Nyerere International Airport airport (DAR)

Tanzania · Dar es Salaam

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) Online Check-in

Tanzania's main airport, gateway to safari + Zanzibar/Kilimanjaro. Three terminals. Heavy international + domestic.

Now at Julius Nyerere International Airport

  • Security wait (today, avg) 18 min n=9 reports · last 30 min
  • Disruption No reported disruption
  • Weather impact Clear, 14 °C
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Quick information

Recommended arrival (Schengen)
150 min before departure
Recommended arrival (international)
180 min before departure
Terminals
2
Airlines
18
Time zone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
ICAO
HTDA

Airlines we cover at Julius Nyerere International Airport

Julius Nyerere International Airport hosts about 18 airlines in total. We have terminal-specific check-in pages for the 0 listed below. Pick yours to see counters, bag-drop, and online check-in details.

No terminal-specific check-in pages for this airport yet. Browse the full airline directory for general check-in info.

How to check in for a flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport

  1. Check in online before you leave home

    Most airlines open online check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It saves time at the airport and avoids airport-counter fees on low-cost carriers.

  2. Arrive at the right terminal

    DAR has 2 terminal(s). Check your airline's terminal in the table above before you set off.

  3. Drop off checked baggage

    Counters typically open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before. Use self-service bag-drop kiosks to save time.

  4. Pass security

    Liquids must be in a single transparent bag, max 100 ml each. Laptops and large electronics out of bags. Submit your security wait time below to help others.

  5. Reach your gate on time

    Most airlines close the gate 20 minutes before departure. Allow 5–15 minutes to walk from security to the gate.

Tips for Julius Nyerere International Airport

  • Yellow fever certificate required

    Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory for entry to Tanzania.

Popular destinations from Julius Nyerere International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes — most nationalities need visa. e-Visa available online ($50). Visa-on-arrival also possible.

Official sources

The check-in details on this page are sourced from each airline's website. For terminal layout, opening hours, and ground-side services, see the Julius Nyerere International Airport official site below.

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