Ibn Batouta Airport serves Tangier, a port city on the Strait of Gibraltar, the meeting point between Africa and Europe.
Located approximately 15 km from the city center, it is the access point to the Medina, the Cave of Hercules and the nearby Chefchaouen, the famous 'Blue City'.
How to get to Ibn Batouta Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to TNG
Parking near Ibn Batouta Airport
A small parking area is located in front of the terminal.
Fares reflect the typical prices of the area.
How to get to Tangier from TNG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Ibn Batouta Airport
All the major car rental brands have desks in the arrivals area.
You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card; an International Driving Permit is typically required as well.
Hotels near Ibn Batouta Airport
Kasbah and Medina
About 20 minutes by car from the airport to the Boubana district, on the hill above the medina.
Best for: Those who want to sleep above the medina, with the history of the Kasbah and the alleys of the old town a step away.
- Views over the medina and the Strait of Gibraltar from the Kasbah hill
- Historic markets and alleys of the old town within a few minutes on foot
- An uphill position, outside the pedestrian heart of the medina: a taxi is needed to get around in the evening
- Historic-palace prices, higher than the city average
Centre and TGV station
About 20-30 minutes by car from the airport to the city centre, depending on traffic; Tanger-Ville station with the TGV trains for Casablanca and Rabat is right next to the hotel.
Best for: Those who want the modern centre, with the high-speed station and the beach within walking distance.
- Tanger-Ville station with high-speed trains a few steps away, beach within walking distance
- Ferry port and old town about 5 minutes away by taxi
- A newly built area: less historic charm than the Kasbah or the medina
- Several online listings use the name "Hilton" for private apartments in the same tower, which are not the actual Hilton hotel: take care to check that the booking is for the hotel run by the chain
Al Houara, towards Asilah
About 22 km south of Tangier on the road to Asilah (km 19.8), a longer transfer than the one to the city centre or the Kasbah.
Best for: Those looking for a beach resort outside the city, with golf and spa, accepting a longer transfer to the centre and the airport.
- 60 acres of protected pine forest and a private beach on the Atlantic, rare near Tangier
- In-house golf course and spa, designed for a stay without leaving the resort
- Far from both the airport and central Tangier: every outing requires a car
- Asilah itself remains about 25 km away, not reachable on foot
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is appropriately sized for the port city's tourist and commercial traffic.
For international flights, arriving 2.5–3 hours before boarding is recommended.
Map of Ibn Batouta Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does a taxi from the airport to downtown Tangier cost?
Roughly 100 MAD for a ride of about 20 minutes.
Q. Is Tangier a good starting point for Chefchaouen?
Yes, the famous 'blue city' is about a 2-hour drive from Tangier, often visited as a one- or multi-day trip.
Q. Is there a high-speed train in Tangier?
Yes, the Al Boraq train departs from Tangier's city station (not the airport) and quickly connects to Casablanca and other cities.
Q. Is Tangier close to Spain?
Yes, it sits on the Strait of Gibraltar: frequent ferries depart from the port of Tangier to Spain.
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