BOARDING
Check your boarding pass to see which gate you will board from and pay attention to announcements on the Public Address System. When your flight is ready for boarding the airline staff the departure lounge will provide further guidance.
Depending on where the aircraft is parked, passengers will either board the aircraft through boarding bridges (for aircraft parked at the aerobridge) or transported with special buses and then onto the aircraft via accommodation ladders (for aircraft parked in remote spaces).
GENERAL SECURITY
Julius Nyerere International Airport implements strict security regulations as per the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). We want to assure you of a safe flying experience.
To ensure your own safety and the security of your belongings, please take note of the following tips:
- Never leave your baggage unattended
- Do not entrust a stranger with your baggage
- Do not agree to carry or watch another person’s baggage
RESTRICTED ITEMS
There are many restrictions on goods that one can carry. Do abide by the rules. Certain items are not allowed on the aircraft. When packing your baggage please make sure you do not pack any of the following items in your checked-in baggage:
- Firearms
- Flammable liquids and solids
- Oxidizers such as bleaching powders
- Organic peroxides
- Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders
- Infectious substances such as live virus materials
- Wet-cell car batteries
- Instruments containing magnets
- Fireworks
- Firelighters, lighter fuel, paints or thinners
- Poisons, arsenic, cyanide or weed killers
- Radioactive materials, acids, corrosives, alkalis or caustic soda
- Vehicle fuel system parts which previously contained fuel
- Compressed air explosives
- Toy/replica guns (metal or plastic)
- Non-safety matches
GUIDENCE ON CHECKED BAGGAGE
The list above is not exhaustive so you may wish to check with your airline for further guidance.
Passengers are advised to pack as much as they can in their checked-in baggage and bear in mind the allowable weight as indicated on their air ticket. This will avoid unnecessary delays at the check-in counter, ease their movement through terminals and help them get through security much quicker. Also, there are certain items that passengers are allowed to carry onto the aircraft in checked-in baggage but not in hand-held baggage. These include:
- Liquids, creams, gels and pastes in containers over 100mls
- Sharp items including scissors
- Tools (including multi-tools and penknives)
- Cross bows and arrows
Restricted items that are allowed in hand-held luggage with caution include:
- Shaving machines but only those whose razor blade sets are in a plastic moulding
- Hypodermic needles (if necessary for medical reasons) but for which proof will be required
GUIDANCE ON HAND HELD BAGGAGE
Passengers are advised to carry the very minimum of hand-held baggage. The rules for hand-held baggage can be summarized as follows:
- One piece of hand luggage (with exceptions) not exceeding 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Most airlines allow one piece of hand-held baggage as well as a handbag. However, please check with your airline to be sure.
- Hand-held baggage must not contain any prohibited items.
- Only small amounts (100mls or less) of liquids, gels, creams and pastes are allowed and should be placed in one transparent, re-sealable, airtight bag (maximum size: 20cm x 20cm). This will be screened separately. The following items are considered as liquids and must not be packed in hand-held baggage:
- Hairspray and other aerosol items
- Creams and lotions
- Sun-tanning and sun cream products
- Liquid soap
- Toothpaste
GENERAL GUIDANCE BAGGAGE
Wherever you're travelling to or from, your baggage will be screened. Make sure you are prepared for this to avoid any delays. Your handbags and laptops will go through the exact same security procedure which was carried out when you arrived at the Airport. Please ensure that you follow the instructions given by the respective airlines. If you have any further queries or need clarification or anything feel free to approach the customer service counter at the Julius Nyerere International Airport or call no. +255754395142 for assistance.