Tunis Carthage International Airport Guide
Tunis Carthage International Airport sits 8 kilometres northeast of central Tunis, making it one of North Africa's most centrally located major airports. It handles both scheduled and charter operations, with two runways spanning 3,200 metres and 2,840 metres respectively. The airport recorded 7.25 million passengers in 2024, operating well above its original designed capacity of around 5 million.
Tunisair, the national carrier, uses the airport as its main hub and handles the largest share of traffic. Other significant operators include Nouvelair Tunisia, Transavia France, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and ITA Airways. The airport connects Tunis to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
The Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA) operates the facility. Tunisia's government announced a $950 million expansion program to raise annual capacity above 11 million passengers. The historic ruins of Carthage lie immediately to the east of the airport.
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Location
Key facts
- Size
- 7.2M passengers (2024)2 runwaysopened 1948
- Location
- 36.851, 10.227
- Operator
- Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA)
Terminals
2 terminalsTunis Carthage International Airport has 2 passenger terminals — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, handling both international and domestic flights for around 10 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.
- Terminal 1Mixed
Tunisair, Tunisair Express, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Transavia France, Air Algérie
- Terminal 2International
Nouvelair Tunisia, Tunisavia
Nearby cities
3 citiesTunis Carthage International Airport is closest to Tunis (8 km southwest), and also serves Bizerte, Hammamet and other nearby areas. With 3 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.
- Tunis8 km southwest
- Bizerte65 km northwest
- Hammamet65 km south
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