Search Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Bitburg

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.

The airport located 3 km from the city of Bitburg does not operate scheduled flight services. Visitors traveling to Bitburg usually fly into Frankfurt Airport, which is located close to 3 hours away from the city. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport including train, airport shuttle services, taxi, or rental car.

Train

One of the most convenient and affordable transportation alternatives to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport is by train. Taking the train to Bitburg city center from Frankfurt Airport takes about 3 hours. The train from the airport to the city is very convenient but it can be troublesome if you have excess or heavy luggage. If you have excess or heavy luggage you can take a taxi, airport shuttle service, or rent a car. However, these alternatives are more expensive.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit of Frankfurt Airport, which is one of the largest airports in the world. Taxis are generally reasonably priced and economical to get to Frankfurt city center. However taking a taxi to Bitburg can be quite costly due to the distance between the cities. A taxi from Frankfurt Airport to Bitburg city center takes about 2.5 hours.

However, if you are traveling in a group you can make taking a taxi a more economical option by splitting the fare. You can also try negotiating with the taxi driver to agree on a fixed fee to the city.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another method of transportation you can use to get to Bitburg. There are various rental car companies that have offices at Frankfurt Airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Hertz, AVIS, Alamo, and Europcar. Once you land you can rent your vehicle from one of these offices in minutes and be on your way to Bitburg. To guarantee vehicle availability we recommend booking your rental car in advance by making a reservation online.

Don’t forget to have your driver’s license with you. If you’re a first time visitor to the city we recommend having a GPS device with you to help navigate your way.

Airport Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are among the top transportation alternatives for those traveling in large groups from Frankfurt Airport to Bitburg city center. Shuttle services depart from in front of the terminal and provide transportation to Bitburg city center. These services operate at certain times of the day. The fee for airport shuttle services usually costs a little more than train.

Business travellers in and around Bitburg also tend to prefer traveling by shuttle service. You can get more information about shuttle services and make a reservation by going online. These services offer different vehicle options with the total passenger capacity varying from 1 passenger to 19 passengers. The total fee for these services varies depending on the total number of passengers traveling. Before considering this transportation alternative first determine the number of passengers you are traveling with to get a quote.

Limousine Rental

Another transportation alternative to get to Bitburg from Frankfurt Airport is by renting a limousine. This option provides passengers with an elite experience. Limousines come with a private chauffeur and are among the most expensive transportation alternatives. If you are willing to pay more to enjoy this privileged service then you can contact one of the limousine rental services that are available at the airport or make a reservation in advance online.

Shared Ride

If you are looking for a more economical yet comfortable transportation alternative to get to Bitburg city center then consider shared ride services. Sharing a ride with other passengers allows you to split the fare, so you can enjoy the comfort of door-to-door transportation at a fraction of the price. But to do so you must first find other passengers who are traveling to Bitburg and who are willing to share a ride