Search Flights from Tunis (Tunisia) to Heraklion

There are various transportation options to reach Carthage Airport from Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. In addition to taxis, buses, trains and car rental option, it is also possible to get to the airport by car thanks to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

Taxi option is among the fastest transportation options you can prefer to reach Carthage Airport from the city center. You can easily get to Carthage Airport thanks to taxis, which are more costly than other transportation option yet at the same time the safest, fastest and the most comfortable alternative.

Bus

It is also very easy to get to Carthage Airport by the buses you can take from the bus stops or bus stations in the city center. You can travel in a more economical way thanks to buses that are more affordable compared to the trains. You can also choose from various buses that are offered as cheap and luxurious buses.

Train

There is no direct train service to Carthage Airport from the railway stations in Tunis; however, you have the opportunity to reach the airport by taking a taxi or bus after you get off the train. You can get on the trains, which are a fast means of transportation, from the city's train stations or the stops.

Rent a car

Another way to get to Carthage Airport is to rent a car. You can rent any model car from the companies that offer car rental services in the city center and then you can reach Carthage Airport after a pleasant and comfortable journey.  Once you arrive at the airport, you can deliver the rental car to the offices at the airport and then catch your flight easily.

Airport Information

Carthage Airport is located 7 kilometers away from the city center of Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia that has a coast on the Mediterranean Sea in the Africa continent. Muslims live in Tunisia, an Arabic Islamic country and many tourists are welcome each year. Carthage Airport, the most important airport in Tunisia, attracts many tourists thanks to its proximity to many historical cities and the desert and sea view it has.

Carthage Airport, designed with modern facilities, offers many services for its passengers. There are many services available ranging from VIP lounges to conference and meeting rooms, from fax, computer, and telephone services to bank ATMs, and from a post office to cafés, restaurants and shopping stores and so you can enjoy your time at the airport.

Located in the back and front of the airport, the restaurants and cafés have many options for snacks, fast food and local dishes for all passengers. In addition, you can also enjoy your time doing shopping at a large number of stores where you can buy a wide range of products at the airport if you need anything.

Although Heraklion is the largest residential area in Crete, especially the old city district is proper for walking. You can explore the whole city with a comfortable shoe, but you should always consider the weather. On the other hand, it is possible to explore the city by participating in the tours of many tourism agencies. Public transportation in the city is provided by buses. You can get to the whole city by buses, which will take you from the main bus stops A, B, and C.

Of course, there are many ferry and boat services in Heraklion, the biggest port city of Crete island. From there you can travel to many ports such as Santorini, Ios, Mykonos or Rhodes. Daily ferry service to Piraeus Port is also organized. It is possible to reach Athens from this port. You can rent a car in the city. Motorcycles and scooters, as well as cars, are quite common. It provides not only an ideal way of transportation to visit the city in warm weather but also an easy access to the other settlements of Crete Island such as Ayios Nikolaos and Chania. You can reach these cities by following the E75 highway. Traffic in the city can be really busy from time to time. Usually, there is an irregular traffic flow and road works are done. You can see the taxi almost everywhere in the city. However, it is not allowed to stop a taxi on the road, you need to use the taxi stops. You can see the taxi stops in front of the port, the bus station, and the airport. It is possible to use it not only for short trips but also as a private tour vehicle as well.

Taxis do not have a standard price policy, so if you can agree on the fare you can travel the whole city by having breaks at the important places of the city. All signs in Crete Island are written in English, using Latin alphabet as well as Greek alphabet, so you will not have trouble during transportation. The most used transportation vehicle from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport to the city center is taxi. Buses are available for those who prefer to use public transportation. If you rent a car at the airport, you can easily reach the surrounding cities, not just the city center.

Bus

You can use the buses to the city center from bus stops at the airport terminal exit. The services are quite frequent, buses depart every 5 minutes. The services are rare only on Sundays. Buses start to pick up passengers early in the morning and continue its services until late in the evening.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi stop when you leave the airport arrival terminal. Getting to the city center by taxi is easy and fast. If you wish, you can reserve a taxi for you by contacting the airport taxi station in advance.

Rent a car

Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport has 9 different vehicle rental companies that you can rent cars or motorbikes. You can make your vehicle rental operations online before your flight. You must remember that you must have international competence in order to be able to drive in Crete. The airport is located right on the E75 highway.