4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, a good airport experience convenient, welcoming, and the perfect introduction to Tunisia.”
marcos contreras5★ on Google
Airports / Tunisia / TUN
Large airport · TUN
Tunis Carthage International Airport.
Tunis, Tunisia · 22 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.0/5
Google rating
7,250 ratings
1
Operators based
22
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Tunis, TunisiaELEV 22 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.0
Google rating
7,250
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
22
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to DTTB
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base (DTTB), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tunis Carthage International Airport (DTTA / TUN) sits in Tunis, Tunisia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 22 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, TUN is a home base: TunisAvia operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base (DTTB, 32 nm), Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 48 nm), and Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (TBJ, 65 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,499-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from TUN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Aéroport international de Tunis-Carthage and مطار تونس قرطاج الدولي. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from TUN to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport was organized, easy to navigate, and offered a comfortable travel experience.”
marcos contreras5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Overall, a good airport experience convenient, welcoming, and the perfect introduction to Tunisia.”
marcos contreras5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Tunis Carthage International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
DTTA
IATA
TUN
FAA / Local
DTTA
Elevation
22 ft
Coordinates
36.8510° N · 10.2272° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Tunisia fields
state range 9–1,060 ft
At 22 ft, TUN sits lower than 58% of the 12 Tunisia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,499 ft
- 01/1910,499 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/299,318 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,499 ft
TUN's 10,499 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 32nmDTTBBizerte Sidi Ahmed Air BaseBorj Challouf
- 48nmNBEEnfidha - Hammamet International AirportEnfidha
- 65nmTBJTabarka-Aïn Draham International AirportTabarka
- 70nmMIRMonastir Habib Bourguiba International AirportMonastir
- 84nmPNLPantelleria AirportPantelleria (TP)
- 116nmAAEAnnaba Rabah Bitat AirportAnnaba
Location
Open the full mapDTTA · Tunis Carthage International Airport · Tunis, Tunisia
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TUN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,634 nm | 8h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,788 nm | 9h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,980 nm | 9h 39m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,294 nm | 10h 23m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,442 nm | 10h 44m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,480 nm | 10h 49m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,519 nm | 10h 55m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,842 nm | 11h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TUN?
- Tunis Carthage International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,499 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TUN?
- Tunis Carthage International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,499 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at TUN?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Tunis Carthage International Airport as a home base, including TunisAvia. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to TUN?
- The closest alternate is Bizerte Sidi Ahmed Air Base (DTTB), about 32 nm away, followed by Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TUN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 51m (3,634 nm), New York about 9h 13m (3,788 nm), Washington DC about 9h 39m (3,980 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.