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When you fly from Beirut to Dar es Salaam with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport offers a modern and efficient start to your journey. As a major transport hub for both passengers and cargo, you will find the ultra-modern terminal designed for your comfort and convenience.
When planning your departure, note that getting to the airport is easy. Regulated, official airport taxis will deliver you directly to the main terminal entrance. Alternatively, local buses stop at the airport roundabout, just a kilometre from the terminal building. If you are driving, short and long-term parking is available with 2,350 spaces, managed 24 hours a day.
Inside the terminal, you will find helpful staff and ample facilities. The main building connects the East Wing (gates 1–12) and the West Wing (gates 13–23). Qatar Airways passengers with premium tickets can enjoy the Cedar Lounge, situated on the third level, which offers a business centre and self-service cafeteria. Across the main terminal area, you can utilise services like banks, a post office, prayer rooms, a tourist information centre or enjoy shopping at the duty free shops, available once you have cleared immigration.
Dar es Salaam is a vibrant port city, boasting a dynamic blend of coastal charm and upbeat energy. It’s also Tanzania’s powerhouse for trade and commerce.
As you stroll through its vibrant streets, you’ll quickly discover an effortless fusion of African, Arab and Indian cultural influences. Explore attractions including the National Museum and House of Culture, which offers fascinating insights into the country’s history and traditional crafts. For a true taste of local life, a visit to the bustling Kariakoo Market is a must. This vast trading area is filled with local produce, beautiful textiles and intricate artisanal goods.
The city’s coastal location also makes it the ideal starting point for a safari or island excursion. You can take a short, memorable ferry trip across the harbour to the stunning Kigamboni or South Beach. Here, you can relax on sun-kissed sands to enjoy the Indian Ocean’s warm breeze.
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