Kilimanjaro airport fees: what you pay at JRO
Flying out of Kilimanjaro International Airport on an international ticket, you pay an airport service charge of US$40.40, a safety fee of US$12 and a security fee of US$5, all inside the fare. Tanzania has charged a US$45 passenger facilitation fee on each international flight in or out since 1 November 2025. Foreign visitors arriving on the mainland must buy a US$44 state travel insurance policy from 1 October 2026. Rates are set by Parliament, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority and Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (KADCO).
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport service charge (international) The Finance Act, 2025 replaced forty with 40.4 from 1 July 2025. Children under two and airside transit passengers are exempt under the Act. 1,2 | US$40.40 | Passengers boarding for a destination outside Tanzania, any residency | Inside the ticket | Parliament of Tanzania, Airport Service Charge Act (Finance Act, 2025) | Airlines, for the Tanzania Revenue Authority | In force |
| Airport service charge (domestic) Raised from TSh 10,000 on 1 July 2025. 1,2 | TSh 11,000 | Passengers on flights within Tanzania | Inside the ticket | Parliament of Tanzania, Airport Service Charge Act (Finance Act, 2025) | Airlines, for the Tanzania Revenue Authority | In force |
| Safety fee (international) US$10 from 3 January 2026, rising to US$12 from 1 July 2026. 3 | US$12 | Passengers departing on international flights | Inside the ticket | Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority | Airlines, for TCAA | In force |
| Safety fee (domestic) 3 | TSh 5,000 | Passengers departing on domestic flights | Inside the ticket | Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority | Airlines, for TCAA | In force |
| Security fee (KADCO) KADCO could start collecting from 1 August 2021. The circular is from 2021, so the rate needs a fresh check. 4 | US$5 international, TSh 5,000 domestic | Departing passengers | Inside the ticket | Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company, under a TCAA circular | Airlines | Unconfirmed |
| Passenger facilitation fee Press and airline notices only. Shown on tickets under tax code VI from 1 November 2025. Infants under two, crew on duty and passengers rerouted for weather or technical problems are exempt. One report says EAC and SADC citizens are exempt, but other sources do not repeat this. 5,6,7 | US$45 per one-way international flight (US$90 return) | International passengers flying to or from Tanzania | Inside the ticket | Government of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority | Airlines | In force |
| Inbound travel insurance (mainland) Starts 1 October 2026 and lasts up to 92 days with multiple entries. Residents of EAC and SADC states are exempt. One policy covers a mainland and Zanzibar trip, bought for the first point of entry. 8,9 | US$44 adult, US$22 age 3 to 17, free under 3 | Foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania | Online before travel from the National Insurance Corporation, or on arrival | Government of Tanzania, Government Notice No. 256 of 2026 | National Insurance Corporation | In force |
Evidence summary: 9 linked sources, 6 charges confirmed in force, 1 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Airport service charge, safety fee, security fee and facilitation fee are added to your fare at booking.
- Foreign visitors buy the US$44 inbound insurance online from the National Insurance Corporation portal before flying.
- Keep the insurance confirmation on your phone and on paper for arrival checks.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
What taxes are in a ticket out of Tanzania?
An international ticket carries a US$40.40 airport service charge, a US$12 safety fee, a US$5 security fee and a US$45 passenger facilitation fee per one-way flight.
Do I need to buy insurance to enter mainland Tanzania?
Yes, foreign visitors need the US$44 state inbound policy from 1 October 2026. Residents of EAC and SADC states are exempt.
Is the passenger facilitation fee charged both ways?
Yes. Reports say US$45 is charged on each international flight in or out, so a return ticket carries US$90.
Other airports in Tanzania
- Dar es Salaam (DAR): Several Tanzanian charges sit inside the ticket, plus a US$44 entry insurance for foreigners.
- Zanzibar (ZNZ): Zanzibar charges a US$40 airport service charge plus a US$44 arrival insurance.
Sources
- Ministry of Finance Tanzania: Finance Act, 2025 (in force 1 July 2025)
- TanzLII: Airport Service Charge Act, Cap. 365 (version in force 30 November 2019 to 30 June 2025)
- Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority: AIC, Revised requirements and procedures for collection and remittance of safety fee (19 February 2026)
- Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority: AIC 3/21, Security fee for Kilimanjaro Airports Development Company (2021)
- Tourism Update: Tanzania's pax levy survives first-year scrutiny (27 July 2026)
- ATC News: Auric Air sheds light on new Tanzanian aviation tax (7 October 2025)
- Eastleigh Voice: Tanzania introduces new passenger tax for international travellers (23 August 2025)
- Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam: Mandatory travel insurance (30 September 2026)
- ATTA: Tanzania's mandatory travel insurance implementation update (29 September 2026)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.