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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Tunis:

• Earliest: departs at 03:50 and lands at 06:48
• Latest: departs at 22:30 and lands at 01:28.

The flight takes about 2h 58m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Istanbul Airport to Tunis.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Tunis takes 2h 58m, covering 1,036 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Tunis range from £209 to £276, with an average of £241 over the past 12 months. Anything below £209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £241. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £186 return via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared with £241 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Nouvelair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Istanbul Airport to Tunis flights are:

• Turkish Airlines: 86% on time
• Nouvelair: 75% on time
• Tunisair: 42% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Tunisair and Nouvelair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Tunis flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Tunis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £122, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• SGF Tunisia
• CAMEL
• Ok Mobility
• Hertz

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Tunis usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Tunis Carthage (TUN).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Tunis route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Tunis most commonly pass through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Istanbul Airport to Tunis route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £233 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £252, a difference of £19. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Tunis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Nouvelair
• Tunisair

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 24m, compared to 24h 23m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Tunis is 2 hours behind Istanbul Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Medina is one of the most viewed places in Tunis on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul Airport to Tunis flights:

• Tunisair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Nouvelair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Tunisair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.