Search Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Alta Lake
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| Popular Airport | Alta Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 18 hour 40 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 14926 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 Alta Lake City Center from Airport
Alta Lake Airport
Shuttles are among the most practical and fast means of transportation that you can use for travelling to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. You can easily travel to any point from Alta Lake Airport by benefitting from the airport shuttles which you can also use for your transportation to the nearby winter tourism centers. You can also get in contact with one of the car rental companies or taxi stands and have your vehicle ready by specifying your arrival time in advance.
Airport Shuttle
It is possible to easily get to the city or winter sports centers from Alta Lake Airport by using the vehicles belonging to the transfer companies such as Alta Shuttle. The amount you need to pay for these shuttles that you can make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 is around 160 dollars for 4 passengers. You need to pay extra 40 dollars per passenger if you are travelling with more than 4 passengers. For benefitting from these shuttles, you can also call 866-274-0225 and make a reservation for your shuttle which will pick you up from Alta Lake Airport.
Hotel Shuttle
You can also prefer hotel shuttles for your transportation to the city center from Alta Lake Airport. These shuttles generally start operating at morning hours. The amount you need to pay for hotel shuttles is about 210-250 dollars for 1-4 passengers. You need to pay 260 dollars for 5 or more passengers. If you will travel to Solitude/Brighton direction, you need to pay 200-250 dollars. If you will travel to Snowbasin/Sundance direction, you need to pay 350-400 dollars. You should make a reservation by calling 801-274-0225 or through the internet in order to reach the city center from Alta Lake Airport by using the hotel shuttles. Don’t forget to specify your travel details. Children under 12 years old can use the shuttles with charges varying between 28-54 dollars.
Taxi
It can be difficult to find a taxi at the airport at every hour of the day. At Lake Airport, taxis are generally available at the hours of the flights. When you get on a taxi, you can be in the city center in a shorter time compared to shuttles. You can also benefit from the taxis in order to travel to ski and winter tourism centers. You can easily find a taxi at the airport after your plane has landed. The taxis generally wait for their passengers at the exit of the airport terminal. When you make a reservation in advance, you can more easily find a taxi. Taxis offer a comfortable and fast transportation to your hotel or other destinations from Alta Lake Airport.
Weather in Alta Lake
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