Tunis Carthage International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
TUN
ICAO Code
DTTA
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
Unknown

Tunis-Carthage International Airport serves the Tunis metropolitan area and is Tunisia’s main international gateway. The airport has multiple terminal areas handling international and regional traffic and sees a mix of scheduled international and domestic services. It is located a short distance north of central Tunis, serving both business and leisure travellers.

Tunis Carthage International Airport
Elevation: 6 m
36.8510, 10.2272

Terminal Guide for Tunis Carthage International Airport #

Tunis Carthage operates with more than one terminal area serving international and regional flights; airline check‑in, departures and arrivals are arranged across these adjacent terminal buildings and concourses. Facilities include immigration and customs for international traffic and a range of airline desks and ground services. The layout places the terminals close together, with shared access roads and parking.

Getting to and From Tunis Carthage International Airport #

Taxis and private transfers are the most common way into central Tunis; the drive to downtown is short in distance but can take longer at peak times. Local buses connect the airport with Tunis suburbs and the city, and intercity coaches serve additional regional destinations. There is no dedicated metro line directly into the terminal; allow extra time if using surface transport.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Tunis Carthage International Airport #

The airport offers a reasonable selection of passenger services for an international gateway: cafés and sit‑down restaurants in landside and airside areas, duty‑free shopping for international travelers, and a mix of airline and independent lounges (access rules vary). Wi‑Fi is generally available; charging points are located in public seating areas and gates. Passenger assistance and accessibility services are provided on request.

Hotels and Layovers at Tunis Carthage International Airport #

There are several hotels in and around Tunis and the coastal suburbs near the airport; for international chains search parent sites such as accor.com or hilton.com. A number of hotels offer airport shuttles or short taxi rides into central Tunis. For short daytime layovers consider hotels in La Marsa or near Carthage for fastest access.

Tips for Tunis Carthage International Airport #

  • Use the dedicated taxi ranks outside arrivals rather than accepting offers from touts in the pickup areas.
  • If you need to travel into central Tunis, allow extra time for road congestion at peak hours - the airport is close but can be slow by car.
  • For Schengen/European connections check visa/transit requirements for Tunisia in advance; immigration lines can be busiest on afternoon/evening arrival waves.

Weather & Climate near Tunis Carthage International Airport #

Climate

Tunis Carthage International Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 34°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 34°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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