London to Monastir (LGW–MIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

British passport holders enter Tunisia visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

You need a return or onward ticket and may be asked for proof of accommodation. Immigration at Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) or Enfidha-Hammamet (NBE) issues a stamp on arrival. Hotels are legally required to register foreign guests with the police. Overstaying the 90 days incurs fines payable at the airport on departure (about TND 20 per week of overstay).

Direct flights from London to Tunis run about 2 hours 50 minutes on Tunisair. Enfidha airport serves the beach resort areas and is used by charter operators. The Tunisian dinar (TND) trades at roughly 3.35 TND per $1. The dinar is a closed currency: you cannot buy it outside Tunisia, and you can only convert back a maximum of TND 200 on departure (with exchange receipts). ATMs are widespread in cities. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals.

The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.