Tunis Airport is the leading airport in Tunisia and is also referred to as Carthage International Airport. Tunis Airport serves as the base of operations for three airlines: Nouvelair Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia and Sevenair. The airport, located eight kilometers northeast of Tunisia, became operational in 1940. Due to its location, Tunis-Carthage Airport is heavily used by private jet charter services.
Tunisia Airport, the leading airport in the country, serves more than one million passengers annually. The airport is conveniently located four miles from Tunis. It is also the only airport located close to the famous Carthage City, one of the favorite tourist destinations for history lovers. Tunis Airport has world-class facilities that are constantly serviced and updated to meet the needs of an ever-increasing number of passengers. These facilities allow passengers to have a holistic experience while using the airport.
Tunis private jet charter prices
Although Tunis air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Tunis are as follows.
| Light Jet | 16.650 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 21.350 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 29.150 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
Brief history of Tunis-Carthage Airport
The history of the airport goes back to 1920, when the first seaplane base in Tunisia was built on the Tunis Lake for the seaplanes of Compagnie Aéronavale. The airport was officially opened in 1938 and served approximately 5.800 passengers annually on the Paris-Tunis route.
During World War II, the airport was used by the United States Air Force’s Twelfth Air Force as a headquarters and command and control base for the 1943 Italian Operation.
The construction of Tunis-Carthage Airport, which was fully financed by France, started in 1944 and in 1948 the airport became the main center of Tunisair. The airline started operations from Tunis-Carthage Airport to Marseille, Ajaccio, Bastia, Algeria, Rome, Sfax, Djerba and Tripoli. Passenger traffic increased steadily from 1951 when 56.400 passengers were carried, of which 33.400 by Air France. Over the years, the airport has become a convenient stopping point for many other French airlines, including Aigle Azur.
In 1997, the aerodrome terminal was expanded to 57.448 m²; and had an annual passenger capacity of 4,4 million. In 2005, the terminal was expanded by an additional 5.500 m2, thus increasing the capacity of 500.000 more passengers per year. A new terminal for charter flights was opened on September 23, 2006.
Tunis travel guide
Tunis, which still carries the traces of Phoenician and Roman history, is one of the cities that attract the most attention with its historical texture. In addition to its historical texture, Tunis, which stands out with its beaches, is one of the main places to be seen. Souk el Attarine (Perfume Market) with original perfumes, Souk de Etoffes (Hardwares Market) with world-famous fabrics, Souk des Tapis (Carpet Shops) where only carpets and rugs are sold, Souk des Orfevres (Jewelers’ Bazaar), where gold and silver shops are found, Souk des Femmes (Women’s Market), where only women can enter and different veils are sold, and Souk de Chechias (Hat Market), where only hats are sold and produced, are among the must-see spots for tourists visiting the city.
The most important historical point of the city is the Carthage region, which gives its name to the airport. The remaining ruins of Carthage City, which was the biggest rival of the Roman Empire in its period, are among the most frequented areas by tourists visiting the city for historical tourism.
Among the must-see spots in the city are the Bardo Museum, Hammamet, which is the most important holiday center in Tunisia, Sidi Bou Said with its completely white-painted houses, and Kairouan, which is on the Unesco’s World Heritage List.
How to reach the city center from Tunisi-Carthage Airport?
After reaching Carthage Airport, taxis are the most frequently used vehicle to reach the city center. Providing 24-hour service, taxis are the most preferred vehicles thanks to their economical and fast transportation. Other than taxis, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the city center with the bus line 35, which operates between 06:00 and 02:00, and these buses depart every 40 minutes. It is also possible to benefit from car rental services such as Avis, Six and Hertz and Uber at the airport.
