Tunis-Carthage International Airport – TUN
Serving the capital of Tunisia, Tunis-Carthage International Airport is a public/military type of airport located in Tunis, Tunisia. Its name was derived from the historic city of Carthage, which can be found just 15 minutes away from the east of the airport. The airfield, whose airport code is TUN, opened to the public in 1938, when it handled about 6,000 passengers on its flights to Paris. In the World War II era, the airfield served as a headquarters and command control base of the United States Air Force Twelfth Air Force.
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TUN-Tunis-Carthage International Airport’s construction started in 1944 before Tunisair made it its central hub in 1948. Three years later, the passenger traffic of the airport steadily increased as it was also a convenient stop-over point for French airlines traveling mostly from Paris to Brazzaville and Saigon. So to accommodate the growing demand, the terminal was expanded to more than 57,000 square meters in 1997 and was developed again in 2005. It now has a total capacity of almost five million passengers annually. From the airport, you can reach the towns of La Marsa, Rades, and Megrine. This international airport is also the home base of several airlines, including Tunisair, Nouvelair Tunisia, Tunisair Express, and Tunisavia.
On this page it is easy to search for Tunis, Tunisia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Tunis, Tunisia (TUN-Tunis - Carthage Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the TUN airport.
Most of these TUN
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Tunis, Tunisia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the TUN airport are Mosque of Youssef Dey, Bab el Bahr, and Mosque of Youssef Dey.
Map of Tunis, Tunisia Hotels
View all Tunis, Tunisia (TUN-Tunis - Carthage Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Tunis, Tunisia (TUN-Tunis - Carthage Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Tunis, Tunisia (TUN-Tunis - Carthage Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Tunis, Tunisia (TUN-Tunis - Carthage Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 5:10 AM.
The temperature feels like 58.05 with a humidity level of 46 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 6 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 8, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southeast at a speed of 8 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:40 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
3/29
Few clouds
64°F
High: 73°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
3/30
Few clouds
65°F
High: 78°F
Low: 57°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
3/31
Scattered clouds
68°F
High: 83°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
4/1
Broken clouds
66°F
High: 75°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
4/2
Light rain
58°F
High: 61°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 80%
Monday
4/3
Moderate rain
57°F
High: 62°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Tunis, Tunisia TUN airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free TUN airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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