Airport
Tanga Airport (TGT)
Tanga Airport is a small domestic gateway serving the city of Tanga and Tanzania's northern coastal region. Compare transfer options to Tanga city centre, Pangani and nearby coastal destinations.
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About Tanga Airport
Tanga Airport is a small domestic airport serving the city of Tanga and the surrounding Tanga Region in northeastern Tanzania. The airfield was built in 1942 and was later handed over to the Government of Tanganyika after independence in 1961.
The airport connects Tanga with domestic destinations in Tanzania, with scheduled flights to Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam operated by regional carriers such as Auric Air and Coastal Aviation. Its compact single-terminal layout is designed for small aircraft and straightforward passenger handling.
Located about 4 km southwest of the Tanga city centre and off the A14 trunk road, the airport can be reached by taxi, private transfer, chauffeur service or rental car, making onward travel into the city and along the coast relatively simple.
Tanga Airport operates with two runways, one paved and one grass, supporting light aircraft and regional operations. Basic passenger services, parking and onward transport options make it a practical entry point for visitors to the Tanga coast and nearby areas.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Tanga Airport has a single small passenger terminal serving domestic flights. Scheduled services mainly connect Tanga with Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, operated by regional airlines such as Auric Air and Coastal Aviation.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Tanga Airport
Transfers
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