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DJE Djerba–Zarzis International Airport
Djerba–Zarzis International Airport (IATA: DJE, ICAO:DTTJ) is located in the the city of Djerba, Tunisia. It is the primary international airport serving Djerba and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

DJE

ICAO Code

DTTJ

Name

Djerba–Zarzis International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Tunisia (TN)

City

Djerba

Latitude

33.8750000

Longitude

10.7755003

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

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Djerba–Zarzis International Airport（DJE）

ICAO: DTTJ · Djerba, Tunisia · UTC+01:00

Airport Overview

Djerba–Zarzis International Airport is an international regional airport serving Djerba Island and the surrounding tourism economy in southeastern Tunisia. Located approximately nine kilometres west of Houmt Souk, the airport is managed by the Office of Civil Aviation and Airports and is strongly influenced by seasonal leisure traffic, particularly during the main summer travel period. For international freight, our platform treats the airport as a destination-oriented regional gateway rather than a scheduled all-cargo hub. Passenger-aircraft belly capacity, seasonal schedules, local handling arrangements and customs availability should therefore be confirmed before quoting a firm routing or delivery commitment.

Airport name	Djerba–Zarzis International Airport
IATA / ICAO	DJE / DTTJ
Location	Djerba, Tunisia
Coordinates	33.8750000, 10.7755003
Airport profile	International regional airport with strong seasonal tourism traffic
Management	Office of Civil Aviation and Airports

Key Highlights

Seasonality is operationally significantCapacity and handling windows may vary with the tourism peak, especially from June to September; our service team checks the actual operating schedule before booking.

Regional rather than cargo-hub positioningThe airport is suitable for selected international shipments, but many cargo movements require passenger-aircraft belly space and an intermediate European or Tunisian gateway.

Tourism-led local demandHotel, resort, hospitality, maintenance and event-related consignments are more characteristic of the local market than large-scale industrial export flows.

Schedule-sensitive connectivityConnections to France, Russia and Tunis are associated with published seasonal or airline schedules; current cargo acceptance must be obtained from the operating carrier or handling agent.

Pre-clearance planning mattersFor controlled, temperature-sensitive or time-critical cargo, our team arranges document review and handling confirmation before cargo is delivered to the airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information describes a passenger-focused international airport and does not establish that every cargo-specific facility is permanently available for every shipment type. Our platform therefore verifies the appointed ground handler, acceptance hours, storage conditions and customs process for each booking rather than assuming the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal or specialist warehouse.

General cargo handling: Acceptance, build-up, breakdown and delivery are subject to the operating airline, appointed ground handler, aircraft type and seasonal schedule.
Temporary storage: Any short-term holding, security screening or transfer storage should be confirmed in advance; shippers should not plan prolonged airport storage without written approval.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain availability, handover timing, temperature monitoring and contingency storage require shipment-specific confirmation before tender.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline’s current DG approval, package condition, declaration quality and applicable handling capability; advance pre-check is essential.
Customs and inspection: Import, export or transit treatment is determined by Tunisian customs procedures and the shipment’s documentation, commodity and declared value.
Last-mile delivery: Our service team coordinates local trucking to Djerba and nearby resort areas after release, subject to consignee access, delivery hours and customs clearance.

Routes & Transit Times

European connections: France is an important seasonal passenger-market direction and may offer belly-capacity options. Actual airports, operating carriers and cargo acceptance vary by season and must be checked at quotation stage.
Tunisian gateway option: Tunis-Carthage connectivity may be relevant for domestic or onward movements. Our team confirms whether the shipment can be accepted as local cargo, transfer cargo or requires separate handling.
Russia-related traffic: Seasonal passenger links may exist in the tourism market, but cargo availability, sanctions screening, routing and airline acceptance must be verified independently for each shipment.
Transit-time controls: The final transit depends on uplift availability, connection protection, customs release, weekend and holiday schedules, seasonal capacity, security screening and local delivery conditions. We do not promise a fixed transit time until the airline confirms the booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Djerba Island: The primary catchment area includes Houmt Souk, Midoun and the resort zone, with delivery planning shaped by hotel access, island road conditions and consignee operating hours.
Hospitality and tourism supply: Hotel equipment, replacement parts, display materials, uniforms, amenities and urgent maintenance items are practical candidates for air freight when inventory interruption is costly.
Commercial shipments: Apparel, consumer goods, spare parts, documents, samples and e-commerce parcels may be routed when shipment dimensions, value and customs status are suitable.
Perishables and healthcare: Food products, flowers, seafood, pharmaceuticals and other temperature-sensitive commodities require prior confirmation of packaging, acceptance, storage and customs release conditions.
Industrial hinterland: Shipments connected with Zarzis and southern Tunisia may require a combined airport-and-road solution; our team compares local delivery feasibility with alternative Tunisian gateways.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and tendering: Airport cut-off times are not treated as universal. Our team obtains the airline and handling-agent cut-off for the specific flight, then allows time for screening, documentation review and possible congestion during the tourism peak.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, packing instruction, net quantity and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and flammable products must be screened before booking.
Temperature control: Use qualified packaging and clear temperature instructions. Booking notes should state the required temperature range, acceptable exposure limits and emergency contact; airport acceptance is subject to actual facilities and carrier approval.
Customs and delivery: The commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill, certificates, permits and any origin or conformity documents must be consistent. Customs inspection, missing paperwork, restricted goods and consignee unavailability can delay release and delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, pieces, value, Incoterms, consignee details and target delivery date before requesting a firm option.
Book early for summer movements and resort replenishment cargo. Ask us to check both direct seasonal uplift and a protected connection through a Tunisian or European gateway.
Use impact-resistant, stackable packaging with piece-level labels and consignee contact information. For fragile, perishable or high-value cargo, request handling instructions and a contingency plan in writing.
Where the airport’s local capacity or schedule is unsuitable, our platform can compare alternative routing through another Tunisian gateway or a combined air-and-road solution, subject to customs and transport feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Djerba–Zarzis International Airport handle international air freight?: International cargo movements may be possible through operating passenger or cargo services, but acceptance is flight-, carrier- and handler-specific. Our team confirms the routing, available capacity, documents and delivery process before tender.
Is there a guaranteed daily cargo service to Djerba?: No. The airport has a strong seasonal traffic profile, so frequency and cargo acceptance may change. We check the current airline schedule and avoid presenting a passenger connection as guaranteed cargo capacity.
Can dangerous goods be shipped through Djerba–Zarzis International Airport?: Potentially, subject to the airline’s approval, the appointed handler’s capability, compliant packaging, screening and complete dangerous-goods documentation. Batteries, aerosols and chemicals require pre-acceptance review.
How should pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods be arranged?: Provide the temperature range, packaging specification, monitoring requirement and delivery urgency at quotation stage. Our service team verifies acceptance, handover, storage and customs-release arrangements instead of assuming permanent cold-chain availability.
What is the best alternative if the required uplift is unavailable?: We compare a connection through Tunis or a suitable European gateway with an air-and-road solution from another Tunisian airport. The final choice depends on customs treatment, airline acceptance, delivery location, cargo characteristics and total transit risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, location, coordinates, management reference and the stated airport profile are based on the supplied airport reference data. Operational details such as current schedules, carrier acceptance, cargo cut-offs, handling capability, customs arrangements and storage availability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Airport operator and civil aviation reference: oaca.nat.tn
IATA airport and airline industry reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

Our platform uses these sources for identity and regulatory context only; no fixed flight frequency, cargo capacity, warehouse specification, handling fee or transit promise should be inferred without shipment-specific confirmation.