How to get from DAR to Dar es Salaam
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| DART rapid bus (BRT) to Posta | TZS 700 | 40 min |
| Bajaj (tuk-tuk) | TZS 5,000–8,000 | 30 min |
| Taxi / Bolt / Uber | TZS 18,000–25,000 | 30–45 min |
DAR is 13km from centre — DART BRT bus (TZS 700) is the cheapest reliable option; Bolt + Uber both operational. For 4-hour layovers: Kivukoni Market + a quick swim at Coco Beach. Dar is the gateway to Zanzibar (20-min flight) — many layovers connect through here.
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Getting out of Dar es Salaam (DAR)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Dar es Salaam cost?
TZS 18,000–25,000 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from DAR to Dar es Salaam?
DART rapid bus (BRT) to Posta at TZS 700 — 40 min to central Dar es Salaam.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Tanzania?
Visa-on-arrival USD 50 (USD 100 for US) for most Western nationalities (90 days). E-visa via immigration.go.tz recommended (USD 50). Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from yellow-fever country.