Search Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Benin City
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| Popular Airport | Benin Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4009 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Dar Es Salaam City Center
Julius Nyerere Intl. Airport
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.
Bus
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.
Minibus
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'.
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.
Sea Vehicles
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.
Car Rental
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.
Airport Information
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.
Transportation to Benin City City Center from Airport
Benin Airport
Transportation to Benin City center from the airport
Traveling to the city center from Benin City Airport is very easy. You can reach the city center, which is located 6 kilometers away, without any difficulty in a very short time. Some of the vehicles that you can use during this travel in the city are taxis and private shuttles. The prices of the vehicles that carry their passengers quickly to the city center, which is not very far away, are generally considered cost-effective.
Taxi
You can easily find the Benin City taxis, which you can easily realize with their red or yellow colors, after leaving the airport terminal. With Benin City's comfortable taxis, you can reach any part of the city in a short time and enjoy your travel without having any trouble. If you want to travel to a different region around the city or outside the city, you can first contact the taxi driver and learn how much you will pay on average to reach your destination by taxi. Once you arrive at your destination, simply say "stop" or "drop me here" in English to the driver. Night tariffs of the taxis in the city are not much different from the normal tariffs, but some roads can be quite dangerous at nights. For this reason, you should make sure that the taxi that you will get on is a licensed one or you can prefer one of the airport taxis.
Shuttle
For your transportation from the airport to the center of Benin City, you can also use one of the shuttles that are more affordable compared to the taxis. These shuttles carry passengers to certain points in the city center, and after reaching these points, you need to take a different bus or taxi from here. Although it is more economical to travel by shuttle, if you have heavy luggage that you need to carry to your hotel or accommodation center, it may be more appropriate to prefer one of the taxis. As an alternative, after reaching the center of the city by shuttle, you can take a taxi that you can easily find here and take the road to your destination. Shuttles usually carry their passengers for a fixed free. However, you can learn how much to pay before making your preference among the transportation alternatives.
Hotel Shuttle
If you are planning to stay in one of the big hotels in the city, you can contact your hotel, get information about shuttle service and travel to your hotel in Benin City by using a shuttle in a comfortable way. If your hotel provides this service for free, you can reach the center without paying any amount for a taxi or private shuttle. Hotel shuttles pick their passengers up from the terminal exit at the landing time of the planes and transport them to the facilities located in the center in a short time.
Car Rental
It cannot be said that Benin City offers many options to its visitors about car rental options. However, before coming to the city, you can search for the local rental companies that provide car rental service in Benin City and contact them to rent a car.
Weather in Benin City
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