Tunis-Carthage (TUN) is Tunisia's main airport and one of the closest to a city centre in the Mediterranean: only 8 km separate the runways from Avenue Habib Bourguiba.
A single passenger terminal splits into a Schengen/European pier and a domestic, Maghreb and Middle East pier. Walking distances stay short. In summer, queues grow: allow 2h30 before a European departure between 10 July and 31 August, 2h the rest of the year.
Public bus 35 runs to Place Barcelone in central Tunis — the cheapest option.
Yellow taxis wait outside arrivals; insist on the meter, the night surcharge is official.
Hotel shuttles and louages are convenient for Les Berges du Lac, Sidi Bou Saïd and the northern suburbs.
Car rental desks sit in the arrivals hall, useful for Kairouan, Sousse or the Sahel.
The Tunisian dinar is not convertible abroad: you cannot buy it before departure or take it out. Exchange on arrival at the airport bank counter and keep the receipt so you can change money back.
A valid passport is required for tourist stays; always confirm current rules with consular authorities before travelling.
Tunisair, Nouvelair, Transavia France and Air France serve Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse, Brussels and Geneva. Prices peak from mid-July to late August and around Eid — book 3 to 4 months ahead. October–November and January–March offer the best fares with mild coastal weather.
About 8 km, or 15 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Yes, public bus 35 links the airport to Place Barcelone in Tunis.
Mainly Tunisair, Nouvelair, Transavia France, Air France and Turkish Airlines.
Yes, the dinar cannot be bought abroad. Use the airport bank counter and keep the receipt.