Tunisia airports: which one for Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir or Djerba?

Tunis, Enfidha, Monastir, Djerba… Tunisia has nine international airports, and the right one mostly depends on where your hotel is. Landing at the right airport means a shorter transfer and a more relaxed first evening. Here is which airport to choose for each beach resort, plus tips for sleeping near the airport after a late arrival.

Tunisia's nine international airports

• Tunis-Carthage, the capital's airport.
• Enfidha-Hammamet, at Enfidha, south of Hammamet.
• Monastir Habib Bourguiba, in Monastir, near the Skanes tourist zone.
• Djerba-Zarzis, on the island of Djerba.
• Tozeur-Nefta, at the gateway to the desert.
• Tabarka-Ain Draham, in the north-west.
• Sfax-Thyna, Gabes-Matmata and Gafsa-Ksar, in the centre and south.

For a beach holiday, the first four are the ones that matter.

Which airport for which resort?

Tunis, Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, La Marsa, Gammarth: Tunis-Carthage, no question. Hotels in the northern suburbs and at Les Berges du Lac are minutes to a few tens of minutes away by road. Our hotels: Tunis hotels.

Hammamet and Yasmine Hammamet: Enfidha-Hammamet, as the name suggests, is the natural choice; Tunis-Carthage is an alternative depending on flights. We have a dedicated article on Enfidha-Hammamet airport. Our hotels: Hammamet hotels.

Sousse and Port El Kantaoui: two airports work, Monastir and Enfidha-Hammamet; compare times and ask the hotel how long the transfer takes from each. Our hotels: Sousse and Port El Kantaoui.

Monastir and Skanes: Monastir airport, right next door. Skanes Serail & Aquapark is about 2 km away, and Sahara Beach or the Hilton Skanes Monastir a few minutes' drive. Our hotels: Monastir hotels.

Mahdia: further south, Mahdia is reached by road; compare Monastir and Enfidha and ask your hotel about transfer time. Our hotels: Mahdia hotels.

Djerba and Zarzis: Djerba-Zarzis. From the airport, the Midoun tourist zone is roughly half an hour by road; Djerba Aqua Resort, for example, is about 25 km away. Our hotels: Djerba and Zarzis.

Tabarka and Ain Draham: Tabarka-Ain Draham airport when it has flights; otherwise the road from Tunis. Our hotels: Tabarka hotels.

Late arrival or early flight: sleeping near the airport

In Tunis, several hotels are very close to Tunis-Carthage: Concorde Les Berges du Lac and the Tunis Marriott are about 4 km away (the Marriott offers a paid shuttle on request), while Le Pacha and the Mövenpick Hotel du Lac are around ten minutes' drive, depending on traffic. In Monastir, the Skanes hotels above save you a long drive after your flight.

Transfers: getting to your hotel

On arrival there are two simple options: a taxi, or the transfer some hotels offer. In Tunis, the yellow taxis are the usual choice. Either way, agree the fare before you set off, and if you land late, tell the hotel your arrival time so reception can advise you or arrange the ride. We do not quote transfer fares: they vary with the time of day and the season.

Before you travel

In principle, British citizens can visit Tunisia without a visa for a short stay: the UK government's travel advice currently mentions up to 90 days. Check the latest rules on GOV.UK before you go; other nationalities should check with the Tunisian consulate. GOV.UK also mentions a hotel tax paid on arrival at the hotel, which depends on the hotel's category. On safety, read is Tunisia safe for travellers?, and to choose your resort, our comparison Tunisia all inclusive: Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir or Djerba.

How to book and pay

On Nreservi you book your hotel online. Living abroad? You pay online by bank card, and your voucher is sent to you after payment. In Algeria you can also pay in dinars without a bank card: BaridiMob, bank transfer or cash at our Telemly office.

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