Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Tunis Carthage is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from IST to TUN start from 00:05 — the earliest with Nouvelair Tunisie. The latest departure is at 23:50 with Tunisair. Overall, you can take your pick of 41 weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your IST to TUN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport, so jetting to Tunis Carthage (and then visiting more of Tunisia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Nouvelair Tunisie is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and TUN include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Mitiga, Tripoli Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
At the moment, Rs35,151 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs64,488. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to TUN by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IST to TUN.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Reserve a hotel near TUN if you're on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tunis-Carthage International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from SGF, Budget or OtoQ and venture far and wide through Tunis Carthage and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Tunis-Carthage International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) to central Tunis Carthage
Tunis-Carthage International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Tunis Carthage. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Tunis Carthage in April.
The warmest month in Tunis Carthage is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Tunis-Carthage International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to TUN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Tunisia
Sousse is just one of the many cities in Tunisia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tunis Carthage. Around 121 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Samara Beach, Blaset chaab and Rond Point Cléopâtre.
Around 137 kilometres south of Tunis Carthage, Kairouan is another essential stop in Tunisia. No visit is complete without checking out DAR EL MRABET Maison Musée, Parc Siouri (détente promenade loisir) and Conservatoire.