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DAR Julius Nyerere International Airport
Julius Nyerere International Airport (IATA: DAR, ICAO:HTDA) is located in the the city of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. It is the primary international airport serving Dar Es Salaam and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+255222844371

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IATA Code

DAR

ICAO Code

HTDA

Name

Julius Nyerere International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Tanzania (TZ)

City

Dar Es Salaam

Latitude

-6.8781110

Longitude

39.2026300

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+255222844371

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Airport Overview

Julius Nyerere International Airport（DAR）

Julius Nyerere International Airport is Tanzania’s principal international gateway serving Dar es Salaam, the country’s largest commercial city and a major Indian Ocean port. The airport is located approximately 12–13 kilometres from the city centre at 6.878111°S, 39.202630°E, operating on East Africa Time (UTC+03:00). Its role is best understood as an international passenger airport with meaningful belly-cargo and regional distribution relevance rather than a dedicated freighter hub. The airport profile supplied for this page identifies Terminal 3 as the international terminal, Terminal 2 as the domestic and regional scheduled terminal, and Terminal 1 as serving charter and private operations; terminal handling arrangements should be reconfirmed before booking. Our service team uses the airport as an entry point for Tanzania-bound general cargo, perishables, project materials and time-sensitive shipments, with routing, handling acceptance and customs release planned case by case.

Airport name	Julius Nyerere International Airport
Codes	IATA: DAR \| ICAO: HTDA
Location	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Coordinates	6.878111°S, 39.202630°E
Local time	UTC+03:00

Key Highlights

Key logistics characteristics

International gateway

Suitable for Tanzania import and export flows, with regional connections and long-haul routings normally arranged through airline or hub transfers.

Passenger-aircraft cargo focus

Capacity and acceptance may depend on available belly space, aircraft type, season and airline operating plans; freighter options require separate confirmation.

Port-city hinterland

Dar es Salaam supports links to maritime, manufacturing, energy, construction and inland distribution networks across Tanzania.

Operational variability

Cut-off times, terminal allocation, customs inspection and delivery release procedures can change by carrier, commodity and shipment status.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facilities and handling scope

International cargo acceptance: Our service team coordinates airline acceptance, cargo terminal handover and customs documentation according to the booked carrier’s requirements.
General cargo handling: Cartons, pallets and non-hazardous commercial cargo are normally assessed against piece dimensions, gross weight, packaging condition and available aircraft capacity.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, seafood, flowers and other perishables require advance confirmation of cool-chain handling, acceptance windows, packaging performance and delivery arrangements.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, permitted UN classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and airport handling capability. No dangerous goods should be tendered without written pre-approval.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import release, inspection, permits and tax or duty processing are handled under Tanzanian customs procedures; bonded movement or storage must be confirmed for the specific shipment.
Terminal and delivery interface: The supplied airport profile places international operations in Terminal 3, while domestic and regional scheduled operations are associated with Terminal 2. Actual cargo handover and collection points must be confirmed on the booking.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and transit planning

Common planning patterns include direct or connecting services from East African gateways, Middle Eastern hubs, European gateways and selected Asian origins. The available option depends on the airline schedule, aircraft belly capacity and commodity acceptance.
Our team compares direct uplift, one-stop hub connections and sea-air or road-air alternatives where cargo urgency, cost or capacity makes a single routing unsuitable.
Transit time is influenced by booking confirmation, origin cut-off, hub transfer, customs status, weekends and public holidays, security screening, weather and irregular operations. Any quoted transit is indicative until the carrier confirms the booking.
For urgent freight, shippers should provide the requested delivery date, cargo readiness time, dimensions, stackability, commodity description and required temperature range before routing is selected.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service hinterland and cargo profile

Primary hinterland

Dar es Salaam metropolitan area, Tanzania’s commercial and industrial corridors, and onward inland distribution routes serving central, northern and southern markets.

Import cargo

Industrial components, telecommunications and electrical equipment, machinery spares, construction materials, automotive parts and time-sensitive commercial samples are typical planning categories.

Export cargo

Perishables, agricultural products, seafood, flowers, specialty foods and other export commodities may require packaging, phytosanitary or veterinary documentation and controlled handling.

Port and project logistics

The city’s port and infrastructure role creates demand for urgent spares, energy-sector materials and project cargo; oversized or heavy pieces need advance aircraft and handling feasibility checks.

Operations & Compliance

Practical operating controls

Cut-off management: Carrier cargo cut-off is not necessarily the same as terminal acceptance or customs presentation time. Our team obtains the applicable cut-off after booking and builds in time for screening, document review and truck arrival.
Document accuracy: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, importer details, HS classification and permits must be consistent. Missing or inconsistent information can delay customs assessment or release.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, human remains, perishables, pharmaceuticals and oversized cargo require commodity-specific pre-alerts and carrier approval before dispatch.
Inspection and collection: Customs or security inspection may affect release timing. Consignee identity, authorisation, delivery address, payment status and any required customs broker arrangement should be confirmed before arrival.

Operational parameters are shipment- and carrier-specific. Our service team will not treat a provisional routing, terminal indication or transit estimate as confirmed until the airline and local handling parties accept the cargo.

Shipping Tips

Recommended preparation by our service team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo photos, exact dimensions, gross weight, stackability and commodity description before requesting a firm booking.
For seafood, flowers, pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods, state the required temperature range and handover conditions; use validated packaging and arrange delivery immediately after release.
For batteries, chemicals or other regulated goods, provide the Safety Data Sheet and applicable dangerous-goods documents early. Do not conceal regulated characteristics under a generic commodity description.
Keep a routing alternative through another regional or international hub where capacity, aircraft type, weather or customs processing creates a risk to the planned uplift.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can Julius Nyerere International Airport handle international import and export cargo?

Yes, it serves as Tanzania’s principal international airport. Acceptance remains subject to the selected airline, available capacity, commodity restrictions, customs documentation and terminal handling confirmation.

Is a direct flight always available for cargo to Dar es Salaam?

No. Some origins may require a hub connection, and passenger-aircraft capacity can vary by season and operating schedule. Our team checks the current routing rather than assuming a direct service.

How should temperature-controlled cargo be booked?

Provide the commodity, temperature range, packaging method, quantity, dimensions, ready time and required delivery date in advance. Written confirmation of airline and ground-handling acceptance should be obtained before dispatch.

What commonly causes clearance delays?

Inconsistent invoice and packing-list data, incomplete consignee information, missing permits, incorrect HS details, undeclared regulated cargo and cargo selected for inspection are common causes. Pre-checking documents with the importer or customs broker is recommended.

Can the airport accept oversized or project cargo?

Possibly, but feasibility depends on aircraft door dimensions, piece weight, loading equipment, routing and terminal capability. Send a detailed packing plan and cargo drawings to our team before booking.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport codes, airport name, location, coordinates, time zone and terminal description are based on the airport data supplied for this page. Regulatory, airport-operational and carrier-specific details should be reconfirmed for each shipment because schedules, terminal procedures, cargo acceptance rules and customs requirements may change.

For independent verification of aviation and airport information, consult the official or industry-authoritative sources below:

tanzaniaairports.go.tz — Tanzania Airports Authority
tcaa.go.tz — Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority
iata.org — International Air Transport Association
icao.int — International Civil Aviation Organization