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Tunisia's primary international gateway near ancient Carthage.
Opened
1940
Location
Tunis, Tunisia
Tunis Carthage International Airport is the busiest airport in Tunisia and serves as the main aviation hub for the country's capital, Tunis. Located approximately 8 kilometres northeast of the city centre, the airport sits close to the historic ruins of ancient Carthage, lending it its distinctive name.
The airport handles millions of passengers annually, connecting Tunisia to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It serves as the primary hub for Tunisair, the national flag carrier, and accommodates a range of international airlines offering scheduled and charter services.
Capacity and infrastructure improvements have been undertaken over the years to meet growing passenger demand, particularly from European leisure travellers visiting Tunisia's coastal resorts and cultural attractions.
Terminals
The airport operates two main passenger terminals: Terminal 1 for international flights and Terminal 2 primarily handling additional international and charter traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis, car rentals, and the TGM light rail line, which connects the airport area to central Tunis.
Airlines here
Tunisair is the primary hub carrier, alongside services from Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, and various low-cost and charter operators.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is named after the ancient Phoenician and Roman city of Carthage, whose ruins lie nearby.
- ›It is the largest and busiest airport in Tunisia by passenger traffic.
- ›Tunisair, founded in 1948, uses Tunis Carthage as its main operating hub.
- ›The airport handled approximately 5–6 million passengers per year before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel.
- ›It is located roughly 8 km northeast of central Tunis, near the Gulf of Tunis coastline.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
