The main airport serving Tanzania's largest city, Dar es Salaam, is Julius Nyerere International Airport. It is around 12 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of the city center. Flights from the airport are available to places in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. It bears Julius Nyerere's name, who served as the country's first president.
The new Terminal 3 was constructed using the local funding, and it started its operation in August 2019. In October 2021, it was announced that Terminal 2 is all set to be renovated soon.
In February 2022, Tanzania Airports Authority announced their plans of developing a four-star hotel and commercial complex at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
