Popular Airport | Kardjali Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 6 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 5572 Km |
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can reach Kardjali by bus from the airport. If you want, you can also choose from car rental and taxi options.
You can travel to the Rhodopi Bus Terminal located in the south of the city by taking the buses at the airport exit. At the terminal, you can find buses to Kardjali. These buses usually depart hourly from 8 am to 8 pm.
Getting to Kardjali from the airport by taxi is not an affordable option. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option if you want to reach the Rhodopi Bus Terminal faster. Taxi fares are fairly affordable for urban tariffs.
If you rent a car, your journey will take about one and a half hours. You can rent your car by contacting the car rental offices at the airport.
If you want to go to Kardjali from the airport by public transportation, it is a good idea to first travel to Sofia city center. Once you reach the city center, you can easily reach Kardjali by taking the advantage of intercity public transportation options.
Sofia Airport has two terminals located at a long distance from each other. You can travel between the terminals with the help of free shuttle services during daytime hours.
You can reach the central railway station by taking the advantage of the M2 underground line, which is within walking distance from Terminal 2.
You can get on the trains traveling to Kardjali from the railway station right outside the metro station. Your journey by train will take about six hours.
As an alternative, you can also get on the buses to Kardjali that depart hourly from the bus terminal, which is within walking distance from the city center.
Renting a car is the most practical and comfortable way of transportation to Kardjali. You can rent a car by making an online reservation or from the car rental offices at Sofia Airport.
Taxi is not an affordable option for direct transportation to Kardjali from the airport. However, you can take the advantage of the taxi option to reach Sofia city center. Taxi fares are quite affordable in Sofia, yet some companies charge a relatively high fare. So, you are advised to talk to and bargain with the driver before you take a taxi.