Tunisia is easy to reach from Europe. Tunis-Carthage International Airport sits about 7 km from the city centre and receives direct flights from London, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome, Amsterdam and most other major European hubs. Tunis Air and Nouvelair operate regional routes, while budget carriers like Transavia and TUI fly in seasonally from across Europe. Flying time from London is around two and a half hours.
The secondary airports at Monastir (Habib Bourguiba International) and Jerba (Djerba-Zarzis International) also take direct charter and scheduled flights from Europe, making them good entry points if you're heading straight for the coast or the south.
By ferry is a genuinely pleasant option if you're coming from southern Europe. The main routes connect Tunis (La Goulette port) with:
- Marseille (France): around 24 hours, operated by Grandi Navi Veloci and COTUNAV
- Genoa (Italy): around 24 hours, Grandi Navi Veloci
- Civitavecchia (Rome's port): around 18 hours, Grimaldi Lines
- Salerno (Italy): around 22 hours, Grimaldi Lines
- Palermo (Sicily): around 10 hours, Grimaldi Lines
Ferries range from basic deck passage to comfortable cabins. The Palermo crossing is the shortest -- a good route if you're driving through Italy.
By land, Tunisia shares borders with Algeria to the west and Libya to the southeast. The Algerian border crossings are generally open but require a visa in advance for most nationalities. The Libyan border situation changes; check current travel advisories before relying on it.