Lounge · International Departure · DAR

Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR): CIP LoungeGate C6

4.053 reviews

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day

Highlights

  • Located airside, after security screening
  • Includes digital card, newspapers & magazines and fresh fruit with your access
  • See crowd levels by hour and pick the quietest time to go
  • Extras such as showers and private rooms are available at extra cost

About this lounge

CIP Lounge is located at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is an airside (after security) lounge serving international departure.

Opening hours
Open 24 hours, every day
Location
Airside (After Security) · International Departure
Booking
Advance booking available
Accessibility
Access for guests with disabilities

Lounge crowd levels

Pick a day and tap a bar to see the expected crowd. Use it to find the best time to go.

What's included

Included with access

  • Digital Card
  • Newspapers & Magazines
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Boarding Announcements
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Disabled Access
  • Smoking Area
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Computers
  • Television
  • Showers
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hot & Cold Food
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flight Monitor

Available at extra cost

  • Printing

How to get there

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

Airside - After passport control & security check, turn right towards boarding gate C6. Proceed straight ahead and turn left after the elevators and shops, the lounge entrance is located at the end of the hallway.

Reviews

What travellers who have been here say: ratings and comments published on Google Maps.

4.0/5

Very good

53 reviews · updated 10/6/2026

  • Google4.0 (53)Original rating 4.0 out of 5
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  • Traveller

    via Google

    5.0/5Rated 5 out of 5

    Excellent food, really excellent best I have had in a long time. Air conditioned. Nice comfy chairs.

  • Traveller

    via Google

    5.0/5Rated 5 out of 5

    🇦🇹Fazit – kleine, gemütliche und sehr gepflegte Lounge, um die Wartezeit am Flughafen angenehm zu verbringen. Die CIP Lounge in Dar es Salaam ist zwar eher klein, aber dafür sehr gemütlich und schön eingerichtet. Alles wirkt sauber und gepflegt und bietet damit eine angenehme Möglichkeit, sich vom ansonsten eher trostlos gehaltenen Flughafen etwas zurückzuziehen. Das Essen sieht auf den ersten Blick nicht unbedingt besonders appetitlich aus, ist geschmacklich aber deutlich besser als erwartet. Besonders gut war der Kaffee. Sehr nett ist auch der Außenbereich, in dem man neben dem Sitzen auch Tischfußball und Billard spielen kann. Gerade bei längeren Wartezeiten ist das eine angenehme Abwechslung. Natürlich darf man hier keine riesige First-Class-Lounge erwarten, aber für Dar es Salaam erfüllt die CIP Lounge ihren Zweck sehr gut. Sauber, gemütlich und eine angenehme Möglichkeit, die Zeit bis zum Abflug zu überbrücken. 🇬🇧 Conclusion: a small, cosy and well-maintained lounge that makes waiting at the airport much more pleasant. The CIP Lounge in Dar es Salaam is relatively small, but very cosy and nicely decorated. Everything is clean and well maintained, providing a comfortable place to escape from the otherwise rather uninspiring airport environment. The food does not look particularly appetising at first sight, but it actually tastes much better than expected. The coffee, in particular, was very good. The outdoor area is also a nice touch, with table football and billiards available for guests. This provides a welcome bit of entertainment, especially during longer waiting times. Of course, this is not a huge luxury or First Class lounge, but for Dar es Salaam, the CIP Lounge does its job very well. Clean, comfortable and a pleasant place to spend some time before your flight.

  • Traveller

    via Google

    5.0/5Rated 5 out of 5

    The best airport lounge in Tanzania by far. You must be here as you wind down the Dar heat and counting on your onward journey.

  • Traveller

    via Google

    5.0/5Rated 5 out of 5

    Great place for meetings especially with close friends and relatives. Parking space is available and customer care is good.

  • Traveller

    via Google

    5.0/5Rated 5 out of 5

    thank you Sia, 5 star service

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Important information

What to bring

Your boarding pass and the LoungEasy voucher (sent by email after booking).

Good to know

Opening hours, stay rules and policies may be updated by the lounge. Check the details on your voucher.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of CIP Lounge?

Open 24 hours, every day

How much does access to CIP Lounge cost?

Access starts from €55 per person. The final price is confirmed before payment.

Can I use CIP Lounge for my flight?

This lounge serves: international departure. Check that your flight fits before booking.

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