Services at Kilimanjaro Airport

Find out what services and facilities are available at Kilimanjaro Airport. Where is the best place to eat and shop?
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On-arrival visas
In the arrivals hall, you will find counters where you can buy your Tanzanian visa on arrival.
The price is 50 usd, you can also pay in Euros (the amount is the same, i.e. 50 eur) or in Tanzanian shillings (approx. 125 000 tzs).
If you will be paying for your visa on arrival, have cash in US dollars ready from home. There is no ATM or currency exchange before immigration control! Although you can officially pay by credit card, this option is often unavailable.
Visas for Tanzania can also be processed online. In this case, join the shorter queue marked "Have Visa" upon arrival.
Internet and wi-fi
There is a free wi-fi network at the airport, accessible without time limit.
Don't delay buying a physical sim card upon arrival. Get a Tanzanian data e-sim quickly and easily at airalo.com.
ATMs and currency exchange
There is one currency exchange counter in the arrivals hall with a relatively good exchange rate.
There are also two ATMs at the airport, operated by local banks Exim and NMB, where foreign cards work without problems.
The ATM withdrawal fee is around 15 000 tzs.
Restaurants and shops
There are a few overpriced souvenir shops in the public and transit areas, and there is also a small one after security duty free shop.
In the departure area of the transit zone you will find Vivz Supermarket, a small shop selling small snacks such as sweets, chips or drinks. This shop is open according to the current flight schedule.
There are two restaurants in the terminal - one after security and one in the public area.
Outside the airport you will find several cheap snack stands.
Luggage storage
There is no luggage storage available at Kilimanjaro Airport.
Luggage wrapping
You can have your luggage wrapped in protective film in the departure hall.
The price per piece of luggage is 10 usd.
Smoking room
The smoking room is located on the 1st floor of the transit area.
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