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MIR Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (IATA: MIR, ICAO:DTMB) is located in the the city of Monastir, Tunisia. It is the primary international airport serving Monastir and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+21673521300

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IATA Code

MIR

ICAO Code

DTMB

Name

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Tunisia (TN)

City

Monastir

Latitude

35.7580986

Longitude

10.7546997

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+21673521300

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Airport Overview

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport（MIR） is an international passenger-oriented airport serving Monastir, Sousse and nearby Tunisian resort areas. Located at approximately 35.7581°N, 10.7547°E and operating on UTC+01:00, it is best classified as a regional tourism gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub. Its airfreight role is therefore closely linked to passenger-aircraft belly capacity, seasonal charter activity and onward connections arranged by airlines or handling partners. Nouvelair and Tunisair are identified in the supplied airport record as principal operating airlines; current cargo acceptance and routing must be confirmed before booking. Our service team can coordinate airport handling, export documentation, consolidation and alternative Tunisian gateways according to the shipment profile.

Item	Verified airport detail
Official name	Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport
Airport identifiers	IATA: MIR \| ICAO: DTMB
Location	Monastir, Tunisia
Coordinates	35.7580986, 10.7546997
Airport contact in supplied record	+216 73 521 300

Key Highlights

Regional, tourism-led profile: cargo planning should account for pronounced seasonal variation in charter and passenger operations.
Passenger-aircraft dependence: routine freight capacity may be limited compared with a Tunisian cargo hub and is subject to aircraft type and load factors.
Monastir–Sousse catchment: the airport provides a practical air gateway for the central Sahel coastal area and resort supply chains.
Surface connectivity: the airport is served by the electrified metre-gauge Sahel Metro rail line, while truck collection remains important for commercial freight.
Pre-confirmation required: cargo acceptance, dangerous-goods capability, cut-off times and final routing must be checked shipment by shipment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport is primarily a passenger airport. Publicly supplied information does not establish a dedicated freighter terminal, a specific warehouse area or guaranteed specialist storage capacity. Our service team therefore treats cargo facilities as carrier- and ground-handler-dependent and obtains written confirmation before acceptance.

General cargo handlingLoose cargo, palletized freight and airline-built units may be accepted subject to the appointed handler, aircraft capacity, shipment dimensions and security screening.

Temperature-sensitive cargoCool-chain transfer, passive packaging and storage duration must be pre-arranged. Do not assume permanent refrigerated storage or direct-to-aircraft temperature control.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on airline approval, trained personnel, packaging, labels, declarations and the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Customs and inspectionExport or import customs processing, documentary review and possible physical inspection should be coordinated with the local broker before cargo delivery.

Special cargoLive animals, valuables, oversized pieces and human remains require advance airline and handler approval; availability cannot be inferred from passenger operations.

Road and rail interfaceRail access is relevant to passenger mobility, but commercial freight collection normally requires a suitable truck, delivery appointment and security-compliant handover.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing is expected to rely on available passenger belly capacity and airline interline or hub connections rather than a fixed freighter network. Nouvelair and Tunisair are listed in the supplied airport information, but cargo acceptance and current schedules require confirmation.
For European, Middle Eastern or long-haul destinations, the practical solution may involve a connection through an airline hub or transfer through another Tunisian gateway, depending on the carrier’s booking structure.
Transit time is affected by seasonal schedules, aircraft payload, connection availability, customs release, security screening, weekend or holiday working arrangements and ground-handler cut-offs. Our service team provides a confirmed routing only after airline space is secured.
Charter-heavy periods can change capacity and handling priorities quickly. Shippers should avoid treating passenger flight frequency as guaranteed cargo frequency.

Planning rule: confirm the complete airport-to-airport routing, first-available uplift, transfer point, cargo acceptance status and delivery cut-off before committing a customer delivery date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Monastir and the wider Sousse-area coastal corridor, including tourism, hospitality and resort supply chains.
Tourism-related shipments: urgent hotel equipment, replacement parts, retail replenishment, event materials and time-sensitive operational supplies may require airfreight when road or sea transport is too slow.
Manufacturing and export cargo: central Tunisia may generate garments, components, electrical goods and industrial spare parts, subject to shipper-specific production locations and routing economics.
Perishables and food products: seafood, agricultural products and other temperature-sensitive goods require validated packaging, pre-alerts and a confirmed cold-chain handover rather than a presumed airport storage service.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare cargo: acceptance should be arranged only after confirming temperature range, packaging qualification, handling priority, import permits and consignee readiness.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline and handler cut-offs vary by flight, shipment type and season. Our service team obtains the applicable cargo acceptance, screening and document deadlines instead of applying a generic airport cut-off.
Documentation: prepare a precise master or house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, exporter and consignee details, customs information and any permits required for the commodity and trade lane.
Dangerous goods: provide the correct Shipper’s Declaration where required, UN identification, packing instruction, labels and emergency contact details. Lithium batteries, chemicals and aerosols need particular pre-checking.
Inspection and collection: customs or security examination can extend dwell time. Cargo should not be delivered to the airport until booking, document acceptance, packaging and consignee or broker arrangements are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, pieces, ready date, temperature range and dangerous-goods status before requesting a firm quotation.
For peak tourism periods or urgent production cargo, request space early and keep an alternative routing through another Tunisian gateway or a nearby European hub under review.
Use strong, airline-compliant packaging with clear piece marks, dimensional accuracy and suitable protection against moisture and handling impact; confirm pallet height and stackability with the carrier.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals or live animals, secure written confirmation of handling capability, transfer conditions, permits, consignee availability and contingency procedures before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport handle international air cargo?

It can be considered for international cargo subject to the selected airline, available capacity, ground-handler acceptance, customs formalities and security screening. Our service team confirms the operational routing before cargo delivery.

Is there a fixed daily cargo schedule from Monastir?

No fixed cargo schedule should be assumed. Capacity may depend on passenger services, charter season, aircraft configuration and airline commercial policy.

Can the airport handle dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Possibly, but acceptance is commodity- and airline-specific. The shipment must pass a pre-check against current regulations, packaging requirements, declarations, labels and handler capability.

Is temperature-controlled storage guaranteed?

No. Cold-chain storage and transfer must be confirmed in advance for the actual flight and handling agent. Validated packaging and a minimized airport dwell time are recommended.

What is the best alternative if capacity is unavailable?

Our service team compares another Tunisian gateway, an airline hub connection or a sea-air and road-air solution based on cargo urgency, customs requirements, total cost and final delivery location.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, time zone, contact number and the supplied operational description are based on the airport record provided for this page. These fields should be rechecked with the airport or handling agent before a live shipment is tendered.

For independent reference on international airline and aviation standards, consult iata.org and icao.int. Tunisian airport and civil-aviation operational information should be confirmed through the relevant Tunisian aviation or airport authority channels before use in a booking decision.

No unverified warehouse area, runway specification, cargo throughput, guaranteed flight frequency, handling certification or transit-time commitment is presented here. Facility capability, customs procedure, cut-off, charges and airline acceptance remain subject to current written confirmation.