The city center of Kigali, Ruanda's capital, is 5 kilometers away from Kigali International Airport. You can rent a car in the city center if you'd like to, or take a taxi that you can easily find anytime and get to Kigali International Airport.

Those who would like to get to  the airport with five or more passengers can reach Kigali International Airport in about 10 minutes by taking advantage of private transfer services. Those who travel alone can reach the airport at a much cheaper price taking moto taxis.

Taxi

In Kigali city center, you can see taxis waiting for passengers in many places, especially during daylight hours. You will reach the terminals of Kigali International Airport in about 10 minutes with 3 or 4 passengers by taking a taxi. Moreover, you can take your luggage with you comfortably in the trunk of taxi. If you have a large number of luggage, or if you want to travel as a 5-person group, you can choose from the larger transfer service vehicles to get to Kigali International Airport.

Rent a car

There are local and regional car rental companies for the passengers who prefer to rent a car for transportation in Kigali. Those who want to get to the airport terminals by renting a car can reach the airport following the signs "Kigali International Airport" on the 5-kilometer long road. If you get this service from one of the companies having offices at the airport, you can easily deliver the car at the offices at Kigali International Airport. The roads in and around Kigali may seem a little bit confusing at first. However, you can find the airport in a few minutes using the maps that show the area in detail.

If you are going to travel to the nearby cities and towns, you can still take advantage of car rental option.

Moto-Taxi

Moto-Taxi option is quite ideal in this area for those who would like to reach Kigali International Airport in a more practical and fast way from Kigali city center. However, it wouldn't be wrong to feel concerned about the safety of your luggage and yourself when it comes to traveling on moto-taxi. Yet, you can be sure that you will get to the airport much faster than taxis and other transfer options.

Airport Information

Located in the capital city of the country, Kigali International Airport serves a great many passengers traveling in and around Kigali. There are a Business Class passenger lounge, a cafeteria, a currency exchange office, information desk and a standard lounge inside the airport terminals. In addition to the standard services provided at Kigali International Airport, there are special equipment for disabled passengers and areas with playgrounds for the passengers traveling with their children.

You can use the internet connection provided free of charge in the airport terminal and Business Class lounge. Once you arrive at Kigali International Airport by your car, you can park your car for a certain period of time in the large car parking area reserved for passengers outside the terminal.

Don't forget to visit the duty-free store before leaving the airport if you would like to buy gifts like chocolate, perfumes or toys at the last moment. There is a short walking distance between the terminals of Kigali International Airport. So, you can walk from one terminal to another at any time.

Dar Es Salaam, one of the largest cities of Tanzania from the East African countries, is located to the east of the country. This city, on the shores of Indian Ocean, is the largest city in Tanzania. Dar Es Salaam is one of the cities with great financial and political significance for both Tanzania and Africa.

If you want to travel to Tanzania, you need to use Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam. Julius Nyerere International Airport is the largest airport in the country and is the destination of all international flights to the country. More than 30 airline companies operate at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

You can fly to more than 30 cities directly from Dar Es Salaam. This airport serves approximately 2 million passengers every year. The post office is serving the airport passengers, but Wi-Fi access is not yet available at the airport. It is possible to shop at terminals. Duty free shops, as well as many souvenir shops and pharmacies, serve at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

Tanzanian Shilla is the currency; but you can shop with the dollar too. The journey from the airport to the city center takes 40 minutes by car. Flight from Istanbul to Dar Es Salaam is organized three days a week by Turkish Airlines. The flights are organized on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. It will suffice to have a passport valid for six months for entry into the country. You need a visa to enter the country. In order to obtain a visa you are first asked to fill out an information form. The visa fee is very reasonable... The country is reached in about 7 hours by plane. It is also worth remembering that the local time of the country is 60 minutes ahead of local time in Turkey.

Transfer Vehicles

Many hotels in Dar Es Salaam offer airport transfer service to their guests. You will need to contact your hotel and obtain detailed information beforehand.

Taxi

You can use the taxi to transport you from the airport to the city. The airport shuttle offers passengers access to all parts of the city. Taxi transportation can be a bit expensive in this city. For this reason walking in short distances is the best alternative. You can choose to use a taxi to get to the far end. Before getting on the taxi, it is advised to negotiate the price because there are no taximeters in the cars.

Bus

You can reach the city center by bus from Julius Nyerere International Airport. Bus stops are located 500 meters from the terminal. The buses serve 24 hours a day. Transportation to the city center takes about 40 minutes.

Car Rental

If you want to go to the city center from Julius Nyerere International Airport by private car, you can rent a car. You can rent a car through Tanzania Rent a Car and Avis before leaving the airport. For alternative car rental companies, you can check out the options in the city center.