Airport

MIR Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) serves Monastir, about 7 km west of Monastir. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAMIR
ICAODTMB
ServesMonastir
From centre7 km
Non-stop10
Airlines5
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Elevation3 m

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The airport in numbers

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.6M passengers in 2019, against a peak of 3.5M in 2010.

Passengers / year
1.6M
as of 2019
Peak traffic
3.5M
in 2010
Elevation
3 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
TAV Airports Holding
Passengers per year, 2010–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Monastir

The airport is about 7 km west of Monastir, about 20 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~20 minmetered
Private transfer~20 minfixed upfront
Car rental~20 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From MIR to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Sousse13 km27 min—
Kairouan60 km63 min—
Hammamet72 km76 min—
Sfax113 km119 min—
Tunis129 km136 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Monastir ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 5 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Tunisair · Transavia France · Nouvel Air Tunisie · Servicios de Transportes A · Tuninter

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Monastir shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport to the centre of Monastir?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 7 km west of Monastir, about 20 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Monastir?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Paris, Tripoli, Lyon, Tunis. 5 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes