CIP Lounge (DAR)
CIP Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in Terminal 3 at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Dar Es Salaam. It's part of Priority Pass, oneworld lounges and SkyTeam lounges. Cards that get you in include the Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium and HSBC Elite. Amenities include showers, hot meals, alcohol, quiet area and kids area.
How to get into CIP Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass.
Guests: Two complimentary guests.
Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only. WY Silver members access available
Airlines: Qatar Airways, Oman Air
For eligible passengers of KLM, Kenya Airways, Aeromexico, Aerolineas Argentinas, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Garuda Indonesia, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, XiamenAir, China Eastern, SAS, Saudia, Air France, Air Europa, Virgin Atlantic, Vietnam Airlines
Credit cards that get you into CIP Lounge
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Capital One Venture Xvia Priority Pass 路 Guests $35 each
- Bilt Palladiumvia Priority Pass 路 2 free guests
- HSBC Elitevia Priority Pass 路 2 free guests
- Barclays JetBlue Premiervia Priority Pass 路 1 free guest
- Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elitevia Priority Pass 路 2 free guests
- Bank of America Premium Rewards Elitevia Priority Pass 路 2 free guests
- Citi Strata Elitevia Priority Pass 路 2 free guests
- Robinhood Platinumvia Priority Pass 路 Guests $35 each
- Chase Sapphire Reservevia Priority Pass 路 2 free guests
- Chase JP Morgan Reservevia Priority Pass 路 2 free guests
Amenities
Good to know
- Shoe shine and printers are subject to payment. Maximum 4 hour stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free - Complimentary massage chairs and workstations available - Separate smoking area outside the lounge.
- 24/7
CIP Lounge: common questions
Where is CIP Lounge at DAR?
In Terminal 3, after security. After Immigration, turn right and proceed towards Gate C6. Pass the lifts and after the shops take the first left. The lounge entrance is located at the end of the hallway.
What are CIP Lounge's opening hours?
Shoe shine and printers are subject to payment. Maximum 4 hour stay - Children under 6 years are admitted free - Complimentary massage chairs and workstations available - Separate smoking area outside the lounge.
How do I get into CIP Lounge?
Priority Pass: American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass. oneworld: Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Access for eligible customers traveling on these oneworld member airlines only. WY Silver members access available
Which credit cards get you into CIP Lounge?
Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium, HSBC Elite, Barclays JetBlue Premier, Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite, Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite and 23 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into CIP Lounge?
Priority Pass: Two complimentary guests.
Does CIP Lounge have showers?
Yes, it lists showers.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.