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Nearest Airport to Dar es Salaam: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), about 8.8 km (5 mi) away.
Closest airport
DAR
Julius Nyerere International Airport
8.8 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Airports near Dar es Salaam
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Julius Nyerere International Airport Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →DAR 8.8 km5 mi · ~9 min
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Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →ZNZ 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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Mafia Airport Airports in TanzaniaMFA 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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Pemba Airport Airports in TanzaniaPMA 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
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Tanga Airport Airports in TanzaniaTGT 194 km120 mi · ~3 h 28 min
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Moi International Airport Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →MBA 312 km194 mi · ~5 h 34 min
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Dodoma Airport Airports in TanzaniaDOD 395 km245 mi · ~7 h 03 min
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Iringa Airport Airports in TanzaniaIRI 399 km248 mi · ~7 h 08 min
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Mtwara Airport Airports in Tanzania Meet & Greet →MYW 403 km251 mi · ~7 h 12 min
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Malindi International Airport Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →MYD 410 km255 mi · ~7 h 19 min
Small airfields nearby
- Ras Kutani Airport28 km
- Amani Beach Airport30 km
- Sanzale Airport58 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Dar es Salaam; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Dar es Salaam?
The nearest airport to Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), about 8.8 km (5 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Dar es Salaam?
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) is 8.8 km from Dar es Salaam in a straight line — roughly 9 min by car.
What other airports are near Dar es Salaam?
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) — 67 km, Mafia Airport (MFA) — 129 km and Pemba Airport (PMA) — 184 km.
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Julius Nyerere International Airport?
About 9 min by car for the 8.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.