Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Mwanza Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
MWZ Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Mwanza Airport.
What to Expect
Mwanza Airport (code: MWZ) has a small, rustic terminal that primarily handles domestic routes. The terminal was reportedly modernized or expanded in 2015, but we are unable to confirm this. Bring your own snacks as there may be no dining or shopping options.
Where to Sleep
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews, but the airport does seem to close overnight. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, a nearby hotel offers shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Mwanza Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport:
- Malaika Beach Resort – (10 minutes from the airport) No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Adden Palace Hotel – (15 minutes from the airport) Free airport pick-ups available. » Check Rates
- Gold Crest Hotel – (15 minutes from the airport) Airport pick-up can be arranged at time of booking your room. » Check Rates
To find a cheap room, there is a list of hotels near Mwanza Airport on Tripadvisor that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Auric Air Services Departure Lounge – Location: Landside, outside the Arrivals Hall.
Airport WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available at Mwanza Airport in the lounge. [ see Airport Lounges above ] At the time of this update, we did not have any information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Not available.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport closes at night, as of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. If you know the hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Airlines
Mwanza airport is served by the following airlines: Air Tanzania • Auric Air • Coastal Aviation • Fastjet • Precision Air.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire in the ground transportation area. There are no meters, so negotiate a fare with the driver before starting your journey.
Last updated: 2019-06-14
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, are subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers and their web sites. We are not representatives of any of the above mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.