CIP Lounge
★4.1(49 reviews)DAR · Terminal 3 · airside
The most flexible lounge at DAR — DragonPass, Priority Pass, SkyTeam and Star Alliance under one roof.
The CIP Lounge is the most flexible lounge at Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere International, sitting airside in the newer Terminal 3 after passport control and security. It's the only DAR lounge that accepts all four major access routes — DragonPass, Priority Pass, SkyTeam and Star Alliance — which makes it the default recommendation for most travellers leaving from Terminal 3, whatever card or airline they're carrying. The lounge has a contemporary design with comfortable seating areas arranged for relaxing before a flight, offering a quieter escape from the main terminal floor. You'll find it near boarding gate C6, at the end of the airside hallway past the elevators and shops.
Crowding · can fill at peak
A workable spot for email and light work before a flight, with Wi-Fi and seating usable for a laptop, though it isn't a dedicated business lounge.
The CIP Lounge offers light refreshments and drinks to see you through a wait before your flight, in the contemporary style of an airside contract lounge rather than a full restaurant. Expect a self-service selection of snacks and beverages.
After passport control and security in Terminal 3, turn right towards boarding gate C6. Proceed straight ahead and turn left after the elevators and shops; the lounge entrance is at the end of the hallway.
- 01Check in at Terminal 3
- 02Clear passport control and security
- 03Turn right towards gate C6
- 04Continue straight, then turn left after the elevators and shops
- 05The lounge is at the end of the hallway
Landmarks: Boarding gate C6 · Elevators and shops
ℹ Airside - After passport control & security check, turn right towards boarding gate C5. Proceed straight ahead and turn left at the elevators. Then, go through the door past the Prayer Rooms and the lounge is accessible through the third door on your right.
SkyTeam Elite Plus
DragonPass
Priority Pass
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary soft drinks · Premium drinks for sale
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 5 enter free
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Make the most of it.
This is the most flexible lounge at DAR — it accepts DragonPass, Priority Pass, SkyTeam and Star Alliance.
It's airside in Terminal 3, so clear passport control and security first.
Look for boarding gate C6 and follow the hallway to the end.
Arrive early at the evening international departure bank to be sure of a seat.
If you're flying from Terminal 2 instead, look for the Twigga Lounge there.
Quick answers.
The CIP Lounge accepts DragonPass, Priority Pass, SkyTeam and Star Alliance — the widest access of any lounge at DAR. Present your card or eligible boarding pass at the door.
It's airside in Terminal 3, past passport control and security near boarding gate C6, at the end of the hallway after the elevators and shops.
Yes — Priority Pass is accepted here, as are DragonPass, SkyTeam and Star Alliance.
