Mtwara Airport
MYW / HTMT
Mtwara Airport is a regional airport serving Mtwara city in southern Tanzania. It handles domestic scheduled services and charter flights, operating from a single terminal building with facilities for regional passenger traffic.
Terminal Guide for Mtwara Airport #
A single, compact terminal building handles departures and arrivals for scheduled and charter services. Airline desks and ground services operate from a common check‑in area rather than separate terminals.
Getting to and From Mtwara Airport #
Taxis and private transfers are the primary options to reach Mtwara town from the airport; drive times to the town centre are typically short.
- Taxi/private car: Readily available on arrival; many hotels offer pickups.
- Local buses/minibuses: Public transport exists but can be slow and irregular.
- Car hire: Limited; prebook if you need a rental vehicle.
- Driving: Short regional drive to the town; road conditions can vary outside the urban area.
Facilities at Mtwara Airport #
The airport offers basic passenger amenities appropriate to regional operations.
- Lounges: None.
- Food & drink: Minimal café or kiosk options depending on flight schedules.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Not reliably available; bring power banks.
- Luggage & storage: No formal left‑luggage facilities.
- Accessibility: Basic; contact your carrier to arrange assistance.
Tips for Mtwara Airport #
- Arrange transfers ahead of time. Mtwara Airport serves a small city - hotels commonly provide pickups.
- Local currency (Tanzanian shilling) is useful. ATMs and card acceptance may be limited outside larger towns.
- Expect limited food options at the terminal. Stock up in town if you have special dietary needs.
- Check flight frequency. Domestic services can be infrequent - verify return options before booking onward travel.
Weather & Climate near Mtwara Airport #
Mtwara Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1129 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 22° - 31° | 27° | 178 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.8 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.5h |
| February | Good | 22° - 32° | 27° | 164 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 2.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| March | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 207 mm | partly cloudy | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 201 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 2.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.8h |
| May | Excellent | 20° - 30° | 25° | 67 mm | some cloud | 83% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 17 mm | some cloud | 77% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 24° | 17 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 24° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 3.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.7h |
| September | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 21 mm | mostly sunny | 67% | 3.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 26° | 31 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.3 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 27° | 69 mm | some cloud | 70% | 3.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.5h |
| December | Very Good | 22° - 32° | 30° | 145 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.2 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.6h |
