Monastir airport (MIR)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

  Passenger Guide

 

Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, opened in 1943, is one of the busiest in the country. It operates with regular and seasonal international flights to several destinations in Africa and Europe.

Official Website: habibbourguibaairport.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 800,000 passengers went through it in 2016.
Tel: +216 7310 3000. E-mail: [email protected]. There are information counters (Tel +216 7352 0000) open around the clock in the Arrivals and Departures Halls.

 Location

Monastir airport is located 5 km (3.1 miles) to the west of the city of the same name and 16 km (10 miles) southeast from Sousse.

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What services does Monastir airport (MIR) facilities include

The airport has banks and ATMs. The Primeclass Lounge opens around the clock (maximum stay of 4 hours), is situated next to gate 12 and provides a prayer room, printers, computers, refreshments, drinks, telephones, Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning; you can access with a Priority Pass, Lounge Club or DragonPass membership, through online booking or by paying at the door.

Food and Drinks- In the Departures area you can find some coffee shops and restaurants.
Shopping- There is a duty-free sector after the passport control.
Baggage- Free porter service on the Arrivals and Departures levels. The lost and found office is operated by the airport police (Tel +216 7352 0000).
Other Services- Medical center, travel agencies.

 

Public and private transportation

Bus - There are services from STS (Tel +216 7346 0926) to central Monastir that depart every hour between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, with a trip of approximately 30 minutes. There are also buses to Sahline and Bab Bhar, in Sousse, from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
On the other hand, SRTN (Tel +216 7223 3200) travels to Hammamet every day at 10:30 am, and SRTB (Tel +216 7243 5399) runs to Sousse, Bab Saadoun, in the city of Tunis, and Bizerte at 2:30 pm.

Train - The station is located about 200 meters away from the terminal and you can board services from SNCFT (Tel +216 7134 5511) to Monastir, Mahdia and Sousse. You can make connections from there to other locations.

Taxi - Ranks are found outside the terminal building and there are yellow and white cabs. The latter are more comfortable, but also more expensive. Journey time to downtown Monastir is around 20 minutes.

Further information

 

Car rental agencies

Car rental desks are found in the Arrivals Hall, to the right of customs control.

Avis (Tel +216 7352 1031 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Dim Rent A Car (Tel +216 7352 4420 - Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm)
Europcar (Tel +216 2935 4598 - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm)

 

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Parking services at Monastir airport (MIR)

There is a parking lot for short- and long-term stays in front of the terminal building. The first 5 minutes are free of charge. Prices

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Adapted toilets, lifts and wheelchairs are available throughout the terminal. Notify your airline about your particular needs before your arrival.

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Latest updates: July 27, 2019