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Tunis
Have a meeting planned in the economic and trade capital of Tunisia? Want to visit the ancient ruins of the archaeological site of Carthage? Tempted by a mint tea on the terrace of a typical cafe in Sidi Bou Saïd? Tourist visits or business trips: less than two hours by plane from Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Tunis will take care of all your needs.
Flight from Lyon (LYS) to Tunis (TUN)
Book a flight to Tunis departing from Lyon
To reach Tunis from Lyon, you have a choice of two airlines.
Tunisair offers eight daily flights between Lyon-Saint Exupéry and Tunis.
Transavia operates four flights a week.
To make the right choice, take note of the dates, times and prices of all of these flights, as well as the current promotions, by visiting the websites for the airlines on or our Timetable.
Additional information
Tunis-Carthage Airport is located about ten kilometres to the north-east of Tunis. It takes less than half an hour to reach the city centre by taxi. The journey price (approximately 3 euros) is quite inexpensive. Make sure, however, that the driver starts the meter!
Useful information about Tunis
Weather
Essentials
Distance
1380 km
Flight duration
01:55
Local time
02:05
Jet lag
-1 h
Currency
Tunisian dinar
Language
Arab
Localisation
- Aéroport International de Tunis-Carthage
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Latitude : 36.851111
Longitude : 10.226944
5 Reasons to go to Tunis
1. Getting Lost in the Corners of its Medina
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage since 1979, the Medina of Tunis is one of the most beautiful in the Arab world. You enter this secular labyrinth of alleys, souks and corridors through the Bab el Bahr (Gate of the Sea) door and make your way to the Great Jemaa es Zitouna Mosque, the biggest of Tunisia after the one in Kairouan.
2. Taking a Broth of Culture in Bardo
A showcase of a Tunisian culture as abounding as it is ancient, the most important African museum after the one in Cairo brings together an impressive collection of objects that tell the story of more than 3,000 years of history. It is the promise of a tremendous journey through time, embellished with the discovery of the most beautiful mosaics on the planet.
3. Going Back to Carthage
The ruins of the ancient city of Carthage, a Punic city that was turned into the Roman capital, are not dormant. In the suburbs of the Tunisian capital, the archaeological site welcomes throughout major events in its ancient theatre the year. It offers a great opportunity to combine travel through the past and cultural immersion.
4. Having a Mint Tea in Sibi Bou Saïd
Its enchanted decor has long been immortalized by the artists. This small blue and white paradise overlooking the Gulf of Tunis is named after a saint (Sidi Bou Saïd) and is located in the suburbs of the Tunisian capital, in the northeast, not far from the archaeological site of Carthage. While there, be sure to visit its famous Café des Délices.
5. Walking in a Sea of Salt
Chott el-Jérid is an immense salt desert of more than 5,000 square kilometres located in the middle of the country. It is an impressive natural depression that you drive through, pursuing the many mirages that rise above its salt crust ... Enchanting!
