Popular Airport | Juanda Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 10 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8098 Km |
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.
In order to get to Surabaya city center from Juanda International Airport, you can take a taxi or use the airport shuttle services. It is also possible to rent a car at the airport. However, you need to take into consideration that you may encounter the intensity and complexity of traffic in Surabaya. In addition, many accommodation facilities in the city have airport shuttle service.
It is possible to reach to city center in a short time by taking a taxi from the airport. Taxi cost is approximately 7 - 10 dollars. If you prefer Prima Taxi, which is the contracted taxi company of the airport, you will not have to worry about the fee. Otherwise, be sure that driver operates the taximeter device.
You can rent a car at the airport. It is suggested for travelers to rent a car with a driver due to the fact that traffic in Surabaya is always intense and the traffic rules are not followed much. If you are going to drive the car yourself, go towards north on the Raya Malang way to go the city center. You can reach the city center within half an hour.
Shuttle buses of Damri Company can take you to Bungurasih Bus Terminal in just 15 minutes. By using the buses there, you can reach not only the city center of Surabaya, but also by many different points of the city or the surrounding cities. Shuttle bus ticket price is 20,000 rupees. Please note that the public buses you will use are very crowded. If you have a large suitcase or more than one suitcase, it is not recommended to use this transportation alternative.
Nearly a hundred hotels in the city provide airport shuttle services to their customers. You should make a reservation in advance and share information such as the number of people and the time of landing, if you want to benefit from this service to be welcomed by your driver in the baggage delivery area and to go to your hotel effortlessly without having to search the hotel location. Please note that the airport shuttle service is subject to an extra charge.