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TUN Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (IATA: TUN, ICAO:DTTA) is located in the the city of Tunis, Tunisia. Phone Number :+216(0)71754000

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IATA Code

TUN

ICAO Code

DTTA

Name

Tunis-Carthage International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Tunisia (TN)

City

Tunis

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+216(0)71754000

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Airport Overview

Tunis-Carthage International Airport（TUN）

Tunis-Carthage International Airport（IATA: TUN; ICAO: DTTA）is the principal international gateway serving Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. Its location in the Tunis metropolitan area makes it the practical airfreight entry point for importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors and project cargo stakeholders serving northern Tunisia. The airport is also associated with Tunisair, Tunisair Express, Nouvelair Tunisia and Tunisavia, giving it an important scheduled and charter aviation role. For cargo, the airport is best assessed as a passenger-airport logistics gateway using belly capacity and available cargo-handling arrangements rather than as a dedicated global freighter hub. Our service team can coordinate capacity checks, export documentation, customs liaison and onward delivery, while exact handling facilities, acceptance windows and routing remain subject to the confirmed airline and ground handler.

Airport name	Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Location	Tunis, Tunisia
IATA / ICAO	TUN / DTTA
Airport role	International passenger and air cargo gateway for Tunis and northern Tunisia
Contact listed in the supplied airport record	+216 (0) 71 754 000

Key Highlights

Key logistics characteristics

Capital-region gatewayProvides the most direct airfreight access to Tunis and the surrounding commercial and industrial area.

Passenger-network dependentMany shipments are planned around available belly capacity; booking confirmation is more important than assuming a published passenger route is cargo-available.

Europe-facing connectivityEuropean gateways are commonly considered for consolidation, transshipment and onward connections, subject to airline schedules and capacity.

Charter capability in the marketCharter operations may be relevant for seasonal, urgent or oversized movements, but aircraft type and acceptance must be confirmed case by case.

Document-led clearanceAccurate commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents and commodity information are essential for avoiding avoidable customs or handling delays.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facilities and service planning

Available cargo services depend on the airline, appointed ground handling company, shipment profile and customs status. Our service team confirms the operational details before issuing final shipping instructions.

Air cargo acceptance: General cargo can normally be assessed through the airline or its appointed handling channel, with cut-off times and acceptance conditions confirmed per booking.
Import and export handling: Warehouse receipt, screening, build-up, breakdown and release procedures may vary by carrier and shipment type; shippers should not rely on a uniform airport-wide process.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, biological and perishable shipments require advance confirmation of cool-chain transfer, storage duration, packaging validation and terminal handover responsibility.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the operating carrier, current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packing instructions, labels, declarations and aircraft compatibility.
Customs-controlled cargo: Transit, temporary admission, bonded movement and import clearance should be arranged with the customs broker and handling agent before cargo delivery to the airport.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, oversized pieces, firearms-related cargo and other controlled commodities require pre-alert, written acceptance and any applicable permits.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and transit-time considerations

European gateways: Shipments to or from Europe may move directly where capacity exists or through a European hub for consolidation and onward delivery. The actual gateway depends on the selected carrier and commercial routing.
Long-haul cargo: Asia, North America, the Middle East and other long-distance markets generally require an interchange or transshipment point unless a suitable seasonal or charter solution is available.
Carrier selection: Tunisair, Tunisair Express, Nouvelair Tunisia and other operating carriers should be checked for the specific date, commodity, aircraft configuration and cargo acceptance status rather than assumed from passenger schedules.
Time drivers: Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, connection alignment, weekend and holiday operations, customs inspection, security screening, document discrepancies and final-mile delivery arrangements.

Our service team provides a routing quotation only after checking the actual operating carrier, available capacity, transfer point, commodity restrictions and destination customs requirements. No fixed transit time should be treated as guaranteed before ticketing and acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area and typical shipment profiles

Primary hinterland: Tunis and the wider northern Tunisia commercial area, with onward trucking arranged according to consignee location, customs status and delivery urgency.
Manufacturing supply chains: Time-sensitive components, electrical goods, machinery parts, automotive-related items and industrial spares may require reliable uplift and precise delivery coordination.
Consumer and retail cargo: Apparel, footwear, samples, electronics, documents and replacement stock are commonly suitable for scheduled airfreight planning when packaging and documentation are complete.
Perishables: Agricultural and food products require confirmation of seasonality, phytosanitary or health documentation, packaging, temperature exposure and destination import rules.
Healthcare shipments: Medicines, diagnostics and medical devices need commodity-specific review, temperature controls where applicable, and consignee-side regulatory readiness before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Operational controls and compliance points

Cut-off management: Airline cargo cut-off is not necessarily the same as passenger check-in timing. Our team confirms warehouse delivery, screening and document cut-offs for the booked movement and allows contingency for congestion or inspection.
Export documentation: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter and consignee details, HS classification and any required permits must be consistent. Missing or conflicting data can delay acceptance or customs processing.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, liquids and equipment containing lithium batteries must be identified before quotation. Shippers must provide the correct declaration, packing and safety information where required.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, security screening, consignee authorization and local delivery scheduling can extend the release cycle. Cargo should not be booked on a tight delivery promise without a clearance plan.

Shipping Tips

Recommended preparation by our service team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS code and preferred delivery date before requesting a final routing.
For urgent cargo, request at least one alternative European connection or carrier option; this reduces exposure to capacity changes, missed connections and irregular operations.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For pallets, verify height, stackability, forklift access and aircraft acceptance before cargo is built.
Pre-alert temperature-controlled, dangerous, live-animal, oversized or high-value cargo early. Do not tender special cargo until written carrier acceptance and document requirements are confirmed.

FAQs

Frequently asked operational questions

Can Tunis-Carthage International Airport handle general export cargo?

General cargo can normally be considered through an operating airline and its appointed ground handler. Final acceptance depends on commodity, dimensions, packaging, documentation, security requirements and confirmed capacity.

Is a passenger flight automatically available for cargo booking?

No. A published passenger service does not guarantee cargo allotment, suitable aircraft capacity or acceptance of the required commodity. Our team verifies the operating carrier and cargo booking status for the requested date.

How should lithium-battery shipments be prepared?

Declare the battery type, watt-hour or lithium content, equipment configuration, quantity and packing method before booking. The applicable IATA requirements and carrier restrictions must be checked, and a dangerous-goods declaration may be required.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods be shipped?

They may be possible subject to carrier acceptance, packaging qualification, temperature range, handling arrangements and destination requirements. Our team confirms the available cool-chain process before tendering and avoids treating ordinary warehouse handling as validated temperature control.

What commonly causes delay after arrival?

Typical causes include incomplete customs documents, inconsistent invoice data, missing permits, inspection selection, consignee authorization issues and unplanned last-mile delivery. A broker and delivery plan should be arranged before uplift.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport identifiers, airport name, city, country and the listed contact number are reproduced from the supplied airport record. Airport-specific operational details such as handling acceptance, cargo cut-off, storage availability, airline capacity, customs procedures and routing must be reconfirmed for each shipment because they can change by carrier, date, commodity and regulatory status.

For independent verification of aviation identifiers, industry standards and current carrier or regulatory requirements, our service team may consult the following authoritative domains:

iata.org — airline, cargo and dangerous-goods industry reference information.
icao.int — international civil aviation standards and airport identifier references.
tunisair.com — carrier information and operating-service confirmation where applicable.
oaca.nat.tn — Tunisia’s civil aviation and airport authority reference domain.

Published information is intended for freight-planning guidance. The final quotation, routing, acceptance, documentation checklist and transit estimate are subject to written confirmation by the airline, ground handler, customs broker and our service team.