Flights

Tunis-Carthage International (TUN)

The country's largest and busiest airport, 8 km from downtown Tunis and the gateway for around 60% of all visitors. A clean, single-terminal layout, fast immigration and easy onward transport make it one of the simpler North African arrivals.

TUN

IATA code

8 km

From central Tunis

Terminal

30 TND

Taxi to centre (~€9)

Airlines and routes

TUN is the main hub for Tunisair (the national carrier) and Nouvelair, with year-round direct service to Paris (CDG/ORY), London (LGW/LHR), Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich, Geneva, Zurich, Milan, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Vienna, Istanbul, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Casablanca, Algiers and most major French regional cities. Air France, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Tunisair Express all serve it. For budget options, Transavia (from Paris-Orly, Lyon, Nantes), Volotea (Italy/France) and Nouvelair's discount fares are often the cheapest.

A Tunisair aircraft — the national carrier and the dominant airline at TUN

Getting from the airport to your hotel — taxi, Bolt and private transfers

Getting from TUN to where you're going

Taxi: the simplest option. The official rate to central Tunis is around 25–35 TND day, 35–45 TND night (after 9pm). Insist on the meter ('compteur, s'il vous plaît') or use a Bolt — the airport allows ride-hail pickups from the upper level. TGM light rail: 15 minutes' walk from the terminal to La Goulette station, then direct trains to Sidi Bou Said, La Marsa and downtown Tunis. Cheap (around 1 TND) but rarely used by visitors. Hotel transfers: most 4-star and 5-star hotels arrange airport pickup for €25–€45. Private transfer to Hammamet: 90 minutes, €40–€70 by pre-booked car. To Sousse: 2 hours, €70–€100.

On the ground — practical tips

Currency: ATMs are in arrivals (BIAT, BH, Attijari) and give the official rate. Exchange counters are fine for small amounts. Don't change more than €100–€200 at the airport — better rates in town. SIM: Ooredoo and Orange have stalls in arrivals. €10 buys a tourist plan with 20–30 GB data and local calls. Lounges: the Salon Sigma (Priority Pass) is in airside; the Tunisair Tassili Lounge is for business-class and Wanis members. Food: limited landside, slightly better airside. The medina is 25 minutes away — eat in town if you have time. Left luggage: available landside, around 5 TND per bag per day.

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