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TOE Tozeur–Nefta International Airport
Tozeur–Nefta International Airport (IATA: TOE, ICAO:DTTZ) is located in the the city of Tozeur, Tunisia. It is the primary international airport serving Tozeur and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

TOE

ICAO Code

DTTZ

Name

Tozeur–Nefta International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Tunisia (TN)

City

Tozeur

Latitude

33.9397200

Longitude

8.1105560

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

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Airport Overview

Tozeur–Nefta International Airport（TOE）

Tozeur–Nefta International Airport（ICAO: DTTZ）serves Tozeur in southwestern Tunisia and is located approximately 3.1 km northwest of the city and about 22.8 km east of Nefta. It is a regional international airport whose activity is strongly linked to tourism in southern Tunisia and the Sahara gateway area. The supplied airport profile records a 690-hectare site, a terminal area of 6,500 m² and an annual passenger capacity of 400,000; these figures should be treated as profile data and reconfirmed for current operations. Traffic is mainly charter-oriented, while Tunisair and Tunisair Express are identified as the regular Tunisian operators in the supplied record. For freight forwarders, the airport is better suited to pre-arranged, shipment-specific movements than to assuming daily scheduled cargo capacity.

IATA / ICAO	TOE / DTTZ
Location	Tozeur, Tunisia
Coordinates	33.9397200, 8.1105560
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Key Highlights

Regional rather than cargo-hub profileOur service team treats Tozeur–Nefta International Airport as a regional, tourism-led gateway, not as a guaranteed high-frequency freight hub.

Charter-sensitive capacityAvailable uplift may depend on seasonal charter programs, aircraft type, payload restrictions and confirmed operating schedules.

Southwestern Tunisia accessThe airport can be relevant for Tozeur, Nefta and nearby desert-tourism supply chains when direct uplift is commercially confirmed.

Pre-arrangement is essentialOur team recommends confirming handling, customs availability, acceptance windows and aircraft capacity before cargo is delivered.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport information identifies the passenger terminal and tourism-oriented operating profile but does not establish a dedicated cargo-terminal specification. Our service team therefore arranges each shipment against written confirmation from the operating airline, airport handler and customs authorities.

Acceptance and build-up: Confirm whether the nominated flight and ground handler can accept commercial cargo, the permitted cargo dimensions, pallet or loose-load process and the physical delivery point.
Customs-controlled handling: Export or import customs presentation, temporary storage and release arrangements must be verified for the specific movement; do not assume bonded or duty-suspension storage.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: A dedicated cold room, qualified temperature-control chain or active-container power point should not be presumed. Our team requests written confirmation and uses validated packaging where appropriate.
Dangerous goods: DG acceptance depends on the airline, handler, aircraft and current operational restrictions. Shipper’s Declaration, packing, labels and pre-approval may be required.
Oversized or special cargo: Aircraft hold dimensions, loading equipment, ramp access and destination-side delivery capability require a case-by-case feasibility check.

Routes & Transit Times

Operating pattern: The supplied profile describes mainly charter activity, with Tunisair and Tunisair Express providing regular services. Actual cargo acceptance and frequency must be confirmed for the required travel date.
Typical routing logic: Shipments may require a confirmed direct charter uplift or an onward connection through a larger Tunisian or international gateway, depending on airline schedules, capacity and final destination.
Time drivers: Seasonal schedules, passenger-flight payload, aircraft changes, customs availability, transfer handling and road feeder arrangements can materially affect the total transit time.
Planning standard: Our team quotes transit only after checking the operating carrier, routing, acceptance cut-off and transfer plan; no fixed flight coverage or delivery promise should be assumed from the airport’s international designation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service areaTozeur and Nefta are the immediate commercial catchment. Remote desert locations may require planned road delivery and collection rather than airport-side pickup.

Tourism supply chainTime-critical hotel supplies, event materials, replacement parts and equipment supporting southern Tunisia’s tourism activity may be suitable when uplift is confirmed.

Regional productsDate-related agricultural shipments and other regional products may require seasonal planning, packaging control and destination import compliance.

General cargoDocuments, spare parts, samples and small commercial consignments can be assessed, subject to airline acceptance, customs documentation and available hold capacity.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The applicable cargo cut-off is flight- and handler-specific. Our team obtains the written acceptance deadline and delivery instructions before dispatching cargo to the airport.
Documentation: Prepare a correct air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin where required, export declaration and any product permits. Commodity descriptions and HS classification must be consistent across documents.
Restricted cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require advance screening and carrier approval. Acceptance should never be inferred from passenger-flight availability.
Customs and collection: Import release, inspection, storage exposure and final delivery depend on local customs procedures and the appointed broker or consignee. Our service team coordinates these parties before arrival where possible.

Shipping Tips

Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, pieces, ready date and final delivery postcode to our service team before booking so that direct and gateway alternatives can be compared.
Request space confirmation and handling acceptance in writing, particularly for charter-dependent, temperature-sensitive, dangerous or non-stackable cargo.
Use robust export packaging, clear piece marks and a packing list showing net and gross weight. For perishables, specify the required temperature range and maximum exposure time.
Keep a practical alternative through a larger gateway or road-feeder solution. This is especially important outside the autumn and winter tourism peak or when direct uplift is not operating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tozeur–Nefta International Airport handle international commercial cargo?

It may handle cargo on an approved operating flight, but international status alone does not guarantee scheduled freighter service, daily cargo acceptance or available ground facilities. Our team verifies the carrier, handler, customs process and capacity for each shipment.

Are regular cargo flights operated by Tunisair or Tunisair Express?

The supplied airport profile identifies these airlines as regular operators, but it does not establish a dedicated cargo schedule. Passenger-flight cargo acceptance, aircraft type and payload availability must be confirmed for the requested date.

How should a shipper move temperature-sensitive goods through this airport?

Provide the commodity, temperature range, packaging type and handling limits before booking. Our service team checks cold-chain infrastructure, ramp exposure, carrier acceptance and onward delivery capability; validated passive or active packaging may be required.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be tendered directly?

Only after airline and handler approval. The correct classification, packing instruction, labels, marks and declaration must be prepared before delivery, and some flights or aircraft may impose additional restrictions.

What is the best alternative if direct uplift is unavailable?

Our team compares a confirmed connection through a larger Tunisian or international gateway with a road-feeder plan to or from the relevant airport. The preferred option depends on cargo type, customs status, final destination and required delivery date.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, timezone and the profile figures stated in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Tozeur–Nefta International Airport. Operational details that may change—including airline schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, handling arrangements, customs availability, aircraft payload and special-cargo restrictions—must be reconfirmed before shipment.

For official aviation and airport-authority verification, our service team uses the relevant current publications and operator confirmations, including icao.int, iata.org and Tunisia’s Office of Civil Aviation and Airports at oaca.nat.tn. These domains are provided as authority reference points; no unverified facility, throughput, schedule or service capability is implied.