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Iringa Airport

Nduli, Tanzania

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Iringa Airport

Nduli, Tanzania
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Regional gateway serving the Southern Highlands of Tanzania.

Location
Nduli, Tanzania
Iringa Airport, with IATA code IRI and ICAO code HTIR, is a small regional airport located near Nduli, serving the Iringa Region in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. It provides essential air connectivity for a region that is otherwise primarily accessed by road along the Tanzania-Zambia Highway. The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, primarily serving domestic routes within Tanzania. It plays a role in supporting access to the surrounding agricultural and tourism areas, including proximity to Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania's largest wildlife reserves. Due to its regional nature, the airport has minimal infrastructure compared to major Tanzanian hubs such as Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Terminals
The airport has a basic, small terminal facility suited to low-volume regional passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Iringa town is primarily by road, with taxis and private vehicles being the main options.
Airlines here
Auric Air and other small Tanzanian domestic carriers have operated services to and from Iringa Airport on a seasonal or charter basis.
Notable facts
  • ›Located near Nduli, approximately 12 km from Iringa town center.
  • ›Serves as a gateway for visitors heading to Ruaha National Park.
  • ›The airport sits at a relatively high elevation consistent with the Southern Highlands plateau.
  • ›Scheduled commercial service has been intermittent, with charter flights being common.
  • ›The surrounding Iringa Region is known for agriculture, particularly tea and coffee production.
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Gateway to Tanzania's Southern Highlands and rolling savanna plains

Iringa Airport, also known as Nduli Airport, is a small regional airstrip serving the Iringa region in Tanzania's Southern Highlands. It facilitates light aircraft and charter flights connecting this historically significant highland town to other parts of Tanzania. The airport plays a modest but important role in supporting tourism access to nearby Ruaha National Park, one of Tanzania's largest and most wildlife-rich parks.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for hire to Iringa town
  • Minibus (daladala) services connecting Nduli area to Iringa town centre
  • Private vehicle transfers arranged through local lodges and safari operators
  • Car hire available through local operators in Iringa town
Nearby Hotels
  • Neema Crafts Centre & Guesthouse
  • Iringa Boma Hotel
  • Hasty Tasty Too Guesthouse
  • Ruaha River Lodge (en route to Ruaha National Park)
Dining

The airport itself has minimal food and beverage facilities, so travellers are advised to eat in Iringa town before departure. Iringa town centre offers local Tanzanian cuisine at small restaurants and guesthouses, with staples such as ugali, grilled meats, and fresh vegetables widely available. Neema Crafts in town is a popular spot for a light meal or coffee.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight schedule directly with the charter operator as services can be irregular or subject to change.
  • Arrive early as the airport is small and staff may be limited; flexibility is important for regional travel.
  • Most visitors use Iringa as a jumping-off point for Ruaha National Park — pre-arrange safari transfers in advance.
  • Carry Tanzania shillings in cash as card payment facilities are very limited in and around the airport.

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Iringa Airport
Encyclopaedia

Iringa Airport, also known as Nduli Airport, is an airport in Tanzania serving Iringa and the surrounding Iringa Region. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of the municipality. The airport's single asphalt runway lies parallel to the A104 trunk road. The airport was opened in 1982. In 2022, work including a runway expansion and the construction of a new terminal building began. The airport remained operational during construction, and it reopened to large aircraft traffic in 2025.

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