# TUN — Tunis (Tunis-Carthage International)

> TUN (Tunis-Carthage International) is the main international airport serving Tunis, Tunisia. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/tun-tunis

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Yellow taxi on meter, or Bolt
- **Typical fare:** 10–20 TND on meter
- **Journey time:** 15–30 min to centre
- **Pickup point:** Official taxi rank outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Drivers will often refuse the meter — insist on 'compteur' or use Bolt
- **Fare reality (TUN → Centre):** expected 10–25 TND · concerning 40 TND+ · likely scam 60 TND+ off-meter
- **Overall risk:** medium — Yellow city taxis must use the meter (compteur). Watch for unofficial taxi approaches; confirm fares before travel.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (medium confidence)

## Ways out of TUN, ranked

1. **Yellow taxi (meter)** _(recommended)_ — cost 10–25 TND, journey 15–30 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap if metered
   - Cons: Drivers refuse meter
2. **Bolt** _(recommended)_ — cost 12–25 TND, journey 15–30 min, wait 5–15 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: Surge
3. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost €15–€30, journey 15–30 min, wait Pre-booked, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Pricier
4. **City bus 35** — cost 1 TND, journey 30–45 min, wait Every 20–40 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Crowded

## First 30 minutes after landing at TUN

1. Walk to the official yellow taxi rank
2. Say 'compteur' (meter) before loading bags
3. 10–20 TND to centre is normal; nights +50%
4. Bolt operates and is often easier
5. Plan 15–30 min to centre

## Common scams at TUN

- **Off-meter taxi** (medium risk): Driver demands 50 TND flat instead of metered 15. _How to avoid:_ Insist on the meter or use Bolt.

## Payment warnings at TUN

- Carry small TND notes; cards rarely work in taxis
- Bolt accepts card

## Arrival checklist for TUN

- Say 'compteur'
- Use Bolt if refused
- Carry small TND

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Last updated: May 2026

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