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

• Earliest: departs at 00:30 and lands at 03:16
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 02:31.

The flight takes about 2h 46m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Tunis to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Tunis to Istanbul Airport takes 2h 46m, 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 Tunis to Istanbul Airport range from £189 to £266, with an average of £223 over the past 12 months. Anything below £189 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £223. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £180 return via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared with £223 for direct.

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

• Nouvelair: 88% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 87% on time
• Tunisair: 59% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£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 A320neo variants.

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

One-way fares from Tunis to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £109, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

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

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 Tunis to Istanbul Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

One-stop flights from Tunis to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 2% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 4% on the Tunis to Istanbul Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £219 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £227, a difference of £8. 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 Tunis and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Tunisair
• Nouvelair

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 01m, compared to 7h 28m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 8h 43m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tunis to Istanbul Airport flights:

• Tunisair: offers extra legroom; 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.

You can take the New Airport Transit buses by HAVAİST and İETT. They connect the airport to 20 different lines. The journey time is around 30 minutes. Taxis are available 24/7, and you can find them outside the international and domestic Arrivals Hall. The taxis are divided into three types, including orange “C” type, blue “D” type, and black “E” type.

For sustainable flights from Tunis to Istanbul, you can book Turkish Airlines, Nouvelair, and Tunis Air, which emit less carbon than typical flights on this route. These airlines have eco-friendly direct flights that utilize different sustainable measures to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN) has multiple lounges accessible to everyone. Before your flight to Istanbul, you can relax at Salon VIP Departures Lounge or Privilege Lounge Tunis. These lounges feature comfortable seats, drinks and snacks, a selection of meals, cable TV, charging outlets, workspaces, magazines, free internet, and newspapers.

From Tunis, you can extend your trip to domestic destinations like Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, Gaziantep, Adana, Trabzon, Diyarbakir, and Kayseri, or international destinations like Paris, Rome, New York City, Athens, London, Dubai, Frankfurt, and Cairo. Istanbul Airport (IST) serves domestic and international flights with connections to these destinations.