FBOs at Abeid Amani Karume International HTZA ZNZ

Airport security

Julius Nyerere International Airport maintains an ASTORISK MODERATE threat level due to Tanzania's mixed security environment in 2026.

The US State Department maintains a Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisory for Tanzania citing unrest, crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTQ+ individuals, while the FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the Tanzanian border with Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province due to attacks by Islamic extremist groups.

Terrorist attacks in Tanzania cannot be ruled out, with extremists linked to Al-Shabaab posing threats across the East Africa region. The airport operates three terminals with digitised security systems, modern self-check-in counters, and e-passport gates enabling fast and efficient movement.

Security screening is relatively efficient according to airport assessments, though passengers should allow extra time due to potential delays in security and immigration procedures.

The facility features advanced baggage screening with Rapiscan X-ray machines providing Level 2 and Level 3 security screening, while Terminal 3's modern infrastructure supports enhanced perimeter controls and ramp security protocols.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: H24 Customs is operational 24 hours a day with an on-airport office. Freight handling is a 24-hour operation; however, bottlenecks may occur over weekends and holiday periods when clearing agents and support services may be reduced — advance coordination advised.

Ground corridor

• Ground transport risk in Dar es Salaam is characterised by opportunistic street crime, express kidnapping involving unlicensed vehicles, snatch-and-grab theft from stationary or slow-moving vehicles, and significant road traffic collision risk driven by poor road discipline and inadequate enforcement — these risks are elevated after dark and in the city centre, transport hubs, and crowded markets. The airport road corridor and city-centre CBD are moderate-to-high risk zones after dark
• the Masaki and Oysterbay areas on the Msasani Peninsula are generally considered lower-risk travel corridors for transit between the airport and business accommodation. Independent or kerb-hailed transport from the airport presents a tangible security risk due to the prevalence of unlicensed operators
• pre-arranged transport with vetted professional drivers is strongly advised for all airport transfers. No active conflict zone or OFAC sanctions apply to Tanzania
• however, the current US State Department Level 3 advisory (Reconsider Travel) and FCDO partial 'advise against all but essential travel' designation for southern border regions should be noted when planning onward ground movements.

City threat summary

Julius Nyerere International Airport maintains an ASTORISK MODERATE threat level due to Tanzania's mixed security environment in 2026.

The US State Department maintains a Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisory for Tanzania citing unrest, crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTQ+ individuals, while the FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the Tanzanian border with Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province due to attacks by Islamic extremist groups.

Terrorist attacks in Tanzania cannot be ruled out, with extremists linked to Al-Shabaab posing threats across the East Africa region.

Country overview

Tanzania's security environment is assessed at HIGH and worsening, with the U.S. State Department maintaining a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory citing unrest, crime, terrorism, and targeting of LGBTQ+ individuals.

The post-election period has seen a surface-level return to routine governance under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, but underlying political repression, an ongoing high-profile treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, and persistent terrorist threats along multiple borders sustain an elevated threat baseline.

Civil unrest remains latent and unpredictable, with security forces maintaining a heightened posture including checkpoints and restrictions on public gatherings.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Dar es Salaam HTDA HIGH
• Mwanza HTMW HIGH