Istanbul to Tunis (IST–TUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–TUN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines, Nouvel Air Tunisie and Tunisair lead the route. The flight covers 1,036 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines | 22 | 31Y, 32B, 32Q, 73H | 2h50-2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| BJ Nouvel Air Tunisie | 8 | 320 | 3h | – | – | – |
| TU Tunisair | 7 | 320, 32N | 2h45-2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · TUN: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Tunis.
Turkish passport holders enter Tunisia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation may be requested at immigration.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–TUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to TUN
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) are connected by nonstop service from Nouvel Air Tunisie, Turkish Airlines and Tunisair. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to TUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to TUN ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,036 miles (1,668 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via VCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.