Tunis Carthage International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (TUN)

How to get to Tunis Carthage International Airport

Tunis city centre is several km from the airport: transfer takes approximately 15-20 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Travelers arriving by car reach Tunis city center in approximately 15-20 minutes.

By Train

There is no direct railway line to the airport.

By Bus

Downtown is reachable from the airport via some bus lines.

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Tips Many drivers prefer not to use the meter for airport trips, proposing a fixed rate often 2-4 times higher: firmly state your destination and the meter (in French, 'compteur'), most drivers will comply.

Average travel time to TUN

TrainNot available

Shuttle busService available

Taxi / Private hire15-20 minutes (8-15 TND metered)

Parking near Tunis Carthage International Airport

Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-level parking lot.

Rates are in line with North African hub standards.

How to get to Tunis from TUN

By Train

There is no direct railway line to the airport.

By Bus

The airport is reachable downtown using several local bus lines.

By Taxi

The meter (3.5 DT base + 0.5 DT/km) applies approximately 8–15 TND by day (before 21:00) to the center, 12–22 TND at night (50% surcharge approximately); small luggage supplement of about 0.5 TND. An unofficial fixed fare (30–50 TND) is often offered to tourists who agree not to use the meter: refuse and always demand the meter on, or choose another 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 Tunis Carthage International Airport

Leading car rental companies have counters at the airport.

Keep your license, passport and credit card ready: the agency will almost certainly ask for your International Driving Permit.

Hotels near Tunis Carthage International Airport

Tunis-Carthage airport is the closest to the centre of all Tunisia's airports: the Les Berges du Lac district is just 10 minutes by car (about 5 km) away, while a taxi to avenue Mohamed V or the Medina takes around 20 minutes for 8-15 dinars at the daytime rate, with a 50% surcharge after 21:00. There is no direct train: bus lines 35 and 635 reach Tunis Marine station every 30 minutes with a 25-minute ride, for 1 dinar, but they have little luggage space and few departures in the very early morning. With these distances, the lake district or the centre is almost always the better choice, even for a direct return to the airport; it's only worth staying in the lake district, the closest to the terminal, for one-night layovers or dawn departures. Those looking for old-town atmosphere can aim for the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as long as they accept the last stretch on foot, since cars can't reach the door of many houses.

Airport area

Les Berges du Lac and Centre Urbain Nord

The Les Berges du Lac lakefront is about 10 minutes by car from the airport (5 km); the Centre Urbain Nord business district, a few kilometres further north, takes 15-20 minutes instead.

Best for: Business trips, one-night layovers and anyone who wants the shortest possible ride from the terminal.

Pros

The district closest to the terminal among those with international hotels, handy for morning departures
Embassies, corporate offices and the new convention centre keep the streets quiet even in the evening

Cons

Mostly office towers around the hotels: for the Medina and its monuments you still need a 15-20 minute taxi
Little evening life on foot outside the hotels' own restaurants

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City centre

City centre and avenue Mohamed V

Daytime-rate taxi 15-20 minutes from the airport (8-10 km) for 8-15 dinars; bus lines 35 and 635 link the terminal to Tunis Marine station every 30 minutes with a 25-minute ride, for 1 dinar.

Best for: Those who want avenue Habib Bourguiba, the Belvedere and the museums within a short taxi ride or city bus.

Pros

Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the Théâtre Municipal and Belvedere Park reachable on foot or with a short ride
More choice of restaurants and evening life than the lake district

Cons

Traffic and honking on avenue Mohamed V until late in the most central streets
Airport buses have few departures in the very early morning: for dawn flights only the taxi is left

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Neighbourhood

The Medina

Same 15-20 minute taxi from the airport to the edge of the Medina; from there you continue on foot, 5-10 minutes depending on the alley, because cars can't reach many of the houses.

Best for: Those who want to sleep among the alleys of the Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and accept a last stretch on foot because cars don't enter the quarter.

Pros

A few steps from Tourbet el-Bey, the Dar Ben Abdallah museum and the historic souks
Authentic Tunisian house atmosphere, far from the towers of the lake and business districts

Cons

Cars can't reach the door: with heavy suitcases you need a few minutes on foot
In several properties only one other language besides French and Arabic is fluently spoken: communicating may take a few extra gestures

Recommended hotels

El Patio Courtyard House Adults-only maison d'hôtes in the heart of the Medina, a few steps from Tourbet el-Bey and the Dar Ben Abdallah museum; homemade breakfast served in the North African-style inner patio. View availability

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Airport services

The airport is Tunisia's main hub, home to Tunisair, with connections to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area offers olive oil, ceramics, and Tunisian handicrafts.

Lounges & relaxation

Several lounges are available, including those operated by Tunisair.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The terminal building is fully covered by free Wi-Fi.

Families & Children

The terminal features play areas and family-friendly assistance for travelers with children.

Terminal guide

The terminal, the country's main hub, handles connections to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

For international flights, it is wise to allow 2.5-3 hours of advance before departure.

Map of Tunis Carthage International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Do Tunis taxis have a meter?

Yes, but many drivers at the airport prefer not to use it for rides into the city, offering higher fixed fares instead: firmly ask for the meter in French ('compteur').