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SFA Sfax–Thyna International Airport
Sfax–Thyna International Airport (IATA: SFA, ICAO:DTTX) is located in the the city of Sfax, Tunisia. It is the primary international airport serving Sfax and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

SFA

ICAO Code

DTTX

Name

Sfax–Thyna International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Tunisia (TN)

City

Sfax

Latitude

34.7179500

Longitude

10.6909700

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

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Airport Overview

Sfax–Thyna International Airport（SFA）, identified by ICAO code DTTX, serves Sfax on Tunisia’s Mediterranean coast. The airport is approximately 6.8 km west of Sfax and is operated by the Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA). It is an international regional airport rather than a dedicated cargo hub, so our service team normally plans shipments around available passenger-aircraft belly capacity, approved handling arrangements and onward connections. The airport can support domestic and international movements, while routing, acceptance and handling conditions must be confirmed for each shipment.

Airport name	Sfax–Thyna International Airport
Location	Sfax, Tunisia
Coordinates	34.7179500, 10.6909700
Local time	UTC+01:00
Airport type	International regional airport with passenger and limited belly-cargo relevance
Operator	Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA)

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: Sfax–Thyna International Airport primarily supports the Sfax metropolitan area and nearby industrial and commercial activity.
Belly-capacity dependent: Cargo availability may vary with passenger schedules, seasonal operations, aircraft type and airline acceptance policy.
International handling: Shipments require export, import or transit documentation appropriate to Tunisia and the final routing.
Connection planning matters: For cargo requiring frequent uplift, larger Tunisian or European gateways may provide more routing flexibility; our team compares these options case by case.
Special cargo requires pre-clearance: Dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive freight, live animals and oversized pieces should not be tendered before written acceptance is obtained.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available airport information confirms the airport’s international operating status and passenger-terminal development, but a detailed, current inventory of cargo-warehouse equipment and dedicated product capabilities should be obtained from the appointed ground handler before booking.

General cargo

Our team can request acceptance for standard export and import cargo subject to airline, handling-agent and customs requirements. Piece count, dimensions, gross weight and packaging should be submitted in advance.

Customs-controlled handling

International shipments should be arranged through the relevant customs and handling channels. Clearance status, consignee details and supporting commercial documents must be aligned before arrival.

Temperature-sensitive freight

Cold-chain acceptance, storage duration, temperature range and transfer procedures require confirmation before uplift. Packaging should be validated for the complete routing, including possible connection points.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the airline and handling facility. Shippers should provide the correct IATA Dangerous Goods Declaration where applicable, compliant packaging, labels and handling instructions.

Oversized or heavy cargo

Aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment, apron access and handling capability must be checked before quoting. Do not assume that passenger-terminal infrastructure can process project cargo.

Pickup and delivery coordination

Our service team can coordinate local trucking and documentation, but cargo release timing depends on customs processing, handling-agent availability and the consignee’s readiness.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic and regional links: Tunisair Express is identified in the supplied airport information as serving domestic traffic. International availability may also involve carriers such as Afriqiyah Airways, Libyan Airlines and Transavia France, subject to current schedules and operational changes.
European connections: European-bound cargo may move on a direct available service or through an airline hub, depending on the booking date, aircraft capacity, commodity and destination.
North African connections: Libya and other regional markets may be considered where an operating carrier accepts the commodity and the required transit documentation is available.
Transit-time drivers: Actual door-to-door timing is affected by flight frequency, booking confirmation, customs inspection, connection integrity, weekends or holidays, and the availability of onward trucking.
Planning rule: Our team provides a routing-specific estimate only after checking the current operating schedule and carrier acceptance; no fixed transit time should be assumed from the airport location alone.

Carrier schedules, route availability and cargo acceptance are subject to change. Our service team verifies the live routing before issuing a firm quotation or booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Sfax metropolitan area: The airport serves shippers and consignees in and around Sfax, with local trucking planning required for industrial estates, commercial premises and remote delivery points.
Industrial and commercial shipments: Typical regional requirements may include machinery parts, electrical components, tools, spare parts, textiles, footwear-related goods and general manufactured products, subject to actual shipper declarations.
Time-critical replenishment: Aircraft parts, production-line spares and urgent samples may be suitable when the airline confirms capacity and the consignee can complete clearance promptly.
Perishable products: Agricultural or food-related shipments require advance checks on seasonal availability, packaging, phytosanitary or health documentation, and temperature-control arrangements.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare cargo: Such shipments should be tendered only after confirming temperature protection, handling responsibility, security procedures and the complete chain of custody.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo cut-off is determined by the operating carrier and ground handler, not only by the published passenger departure time. Our team obtains the applicable acceptance deadline after booking confirmation.
Accurate documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, exporter and consignee details, customs information and any commodity-specific certificates must be consistent across the shipment file.
Dangerous goods declaration: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, dry ice and other regulated articles must be classified before quotation. Misdeclared or undeclared dangerous goods can be rejected or delayed.
Customs inspection risk: Customs may request additional evidence, valuation details, permits or physical inspection. Shippers should allow contingency time and ensure the consignee or broker is reachable.
Release and collection: The consignee should confirm broker appointment, import authorization and local delivery arrangements before arrival to reduce storage and handling exposure.

Shipping Tips

Request a pre-check: Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, origin, destination and desired shipping date before requesting a firm option.
Build a routing backup: For urgent or high-volume cargo, ask us to compare Sfax–Thyna International Airport with alternative Tunisian or European gateways when direct capacity is uncertain.
Prepare packaging for handling: Use stable, stackable outer packaging, clear package marks and a packing list that matches the physical cargo. Protect temperature-sensitive goods for possible connection delays.
Separate special cargo requests: Declare dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces at the quotation stage rather than after space is booked.
Confirm the final mile: Provide a complete delivery address, contact person, customs broker details and receiving hours so that local collection and delivery can be planned realistically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sfax–Thyna International Airport handle international air freight?: It is designated as an international airport and can support international movements. Actual cargo acceptance depends on the operating airline, handling arrangements, customs process and the shipment’s commodity profile.
Is cargo space available on every flight?: No. Cargo capacity may depend on aircraft type, passenger load, seasonal schedules and airline restrictions. Our team confirms capacity and the applicable cut-off before accepting the booking.
Can dangerous goods be shipped through Sfax–Thyna International Airport?: Possibly, but only when the selected airline and handling facility approve the shipment. Proper classification, compliant packaging, labels, declarations and advance acceptance are required.
What should be prepared for temperature-sensitive cargo?: Provide the required temperature range, packaging specification, commodity details and time limits in advance. Cold storage, transfer protection and acceptance must be confirmed for the complete routing.
Would another gateway be better for urgent or large shipments?: It may be. If Sfax capacity, frequency or equipment is unsuitable, our service team can compare alternative gateways and calculate the related trucking, customs and connection implications before booking.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, operator reference, international status, terminal information and the carrier names stated in this module are based primarily on the supplied airport reference data for Sfax–Thyna International Airport. Current operating schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling capability and customs procedures are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment.

Airport operator and civil-aviation reference: oaca.nat.tn
Air transport coding and industry reference: iata.org
International aviation standards reference: icao.int

The listed domains are provided as verification starting points. Our service team checks the current carrier, handler, customs and routing conditions for each shipment rather than treating static airport data as a guarantee of service availability.