Monastir Airport (MIR): Complete Arrivals & Transfer Guide

Monastir Habib Bourguiba Airport (MIR)

Monastir Airport is a small but efficient airport serving the Sahel region of Tunisia. It's the closest airport to Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, and Port El Kantaoui, making it popular with charter flights from Europe.

Airport basics

IATA Code: MIR

Location: 9 km from Monastir center, 24 km from Sousse

Terminal: Single terminal

Airlines: Nouvelair, Tunisair Express, TUI, charter flights

Best for: Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Port El Kantaoui

Arrivals process

Immigration — Usually fast (10–20 minutes)

Baggage claim — 2 carousels

Exit — Small arrivals hall; drivers wait outside

Currency — One ATM and one exchange booth

Transfers from Monastir Airport

DestinationDistanceTimePrice fromMonastir City9 km15 min$15Sousse24 km25 min$25Port El Kantaoui30 km30 min$30Mahdia45 km40 min$35Hammamet95 km1h 15min$55

Good to know

Monastir is a small airport — arrivals are usually quick

There's a train station nearby (Monastir Aeroport) connecting to Sousse

Pre-booking a private transfer is recommended as taxis are limited late at night