Tunis-Carthage Airport (TUN): Complete Arrivals & Transfer Guide

Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)

Tunis-Carthage is Tunisia's main international airport and the busiest in the country. Located just 8 km from the city center, it handles over 5 million passengers a year. It serves the capital Tunis, as well as Sidi Bou Said, La Marsa, Hammamet, and Sousse.

Airport basics

IATA Code: TUN

Location: 8 km northeast of Tunis city center

Terminals: 2 (Terminal 1 for international, Terminal 2 for domestic/charter)

Airlines: Tunisair, Transavia, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Nouvelair, Lufthansa

Open: 24/7

Arrivals process

Immigration — Can take 10–45 minutes depending on time; have your passport and hotel address ready

Baggage claim — Ground floor, 4 carousels

Customs — Green channel for nothing to declare

ATMs — Available in the arrivals hall (Attijari, BIAT, BNA)

SIM cards — Ooredoo and Tunisie Telecom booths before the exit

Transfer options from Tunis Airport

DestinationDistanceTimePrivate TransferTunis City Center8 km15 min$15Sidi Bou Said12 km20 min$20La Marsa15 km25 min$22Hammamet67 km1h 10min$45Sousse140 km1h 50min$75

Pro tips

Avoid the taxi queue — Pre-book a private transfer and your driver meets you inside arrivals with a name sign

Currency exchange — Rates at the airport are fair but ATMs give better rates

WiFi — Free WiFi available but slow; buy a local SIM (5 TND / $1.60 for 5GB)