Monastir Airport - the youngest, but already quite popular air gate of Tunisia

The international airport of Monastir in Tunisia is named after the former president of the state, Habib Bourguiba. This is due to the fact that he was born directly in this city. The airport is served by civil aviation of Tunisia (TAV) and the Airport Airports Authority (OACA).

History

Monastir Airport is relatively young relative to other air gates of Tunisia. During the battles of the period 1939-1946. On this place was a military airfield. During the North African campaign, the 81st Fighter Unit of the US Air Force was stationed here. Later, the place was forgotten and remembered only at the beginning of the XXI century. So, in June 2004, the Tunisian government decided to create a new air terminal on the territory of the former airfield.

Seven airlines participated in the tender. The winner was TAV, which to this day serves the airport Monastir. In January 2008, the builders started work. For a record 823 days it was completed. And already in November 2009 the new air gates of the country took the first passengers.

General information

Monastir Airport is located mainly in the movement of tourists who come to Monastir, Sousse and the nearby resorts - Monastir-Skanes and Port El Kantaoui. Many historical and cultural monuments of the country are concentrated near Monastir, therefore it is convenient for tourists to use the air gates as a starting point for traveling through Tunisia. Most of the charter flights are focused on providing the tourist season, the terminal operates 24 hours a day all days of the week. Passenger traffic is 3.5 million people per year. The main airlines that make flights are Nouvelair and Tunisair.

Air terminal services

The terminal covers an area of 28 thousand square meters. On its territory there are offices with various services.

Information Scoreboard And reference services are located in public arrivals and departures. They are well visible and easily accessible. Like Monastir Airport itself, they work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are serviced by multilingual staff.

Large national banks installed their branches in the arrivals and departures halls. ATMs (ATM) work on the exits from both halls. The main credit cards are accepted for settlement.

Medical services for the ambulance are at the airport around the clock. If you need urgent medical help, any employee of the terminal will take you to the medical center, which is located in the departure hall and is staffed by highly qualified doctors and nurses. If necessary, a doctor and a nurse go to the tourist to provide first aid at any point inside the airport.

Baggage: suitcase, travel bag and other luggage ...

You can register your luggage at one of the 46 check-in counters. From No. 1 to No. 33 are located in zone A and managed by Tunisair Handling. From No. 34 to No. 46 are located in Area B, they are serviced by Nouvelair.

The porter services are available for tourists both before departure and on arrival. Porters work for free throughout the terminal.

Baggage left on an aircraft or not arrived in Tunisia (Monastir airport) is under the responsibility of the respective air carrier. In such cases it is recommended to contact him directly.

Things left unattended in the terminal building , lost or found within the entire terminal, as well as in the parking lot, can be found in the Lost and Found office.

Duty free shops

In all directions the young Monastir-airport is thriving. Duty Free offers are of greatest interest to travelers from all over the world. The unique business offer in Habib Bourguibe is effective from July 1, 2014. Here, passengers can purchase classic duty-free goods along with products of local Tunisian producers. The owners of shops are trying to ensure that shopping visits are the most "pleasant part" of travel. Quality of service is rapidly moving to new heights in accordance with the needs and expectations of customers. The airport terminal management resolutely strengthens its image and corporate reputation with the goal of creating the most attractive Duty Free in the world. You can verify this immediately after passing the passport control.

Transfer

Monastir Airport is serviced by regular electric train as well . They get tourists to Monastir City and to neighboring resorts - Sousse, Hammamet, Bizerte, Tunisia.

And also you can use the services of local taxis . There are yellow and white autocars. They differ in convenience, quality of service and, accordingly, price. Approximate cost of yellow taxis is 0.4 dinars per 1 km, whites - 1.2.