Nouvel Air Tunisie

ICAO: LBT Active as of Dec 11, 2025

165

Active Routes

1938

Flight Observations

54

Unique Destinations

50

Origin Airports

965

Avg Route Distance (mi)

1922

Longest Route (mi)

1

Domestic Routes

99

International Routes
About Nouvel Air Tunisie

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Nouvelair Tunisie, commonly known as Nouvelair, is a Tunisian airline that was established in October 1989 as Air Liberté Tunisie, a subsidiary of the French airline Air Liberté. The airline commenced operations on March 21, 1990, and was later rebranded as Nouvelair Tunisie in 1996. It holds the distinction of being Tunisia's first private airline and is a key entity within the Tunisian Travel Service (TTS) group.

The airline's primary operational bases are Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, Tunis–Carthage International Airport, and Djerba–Zarzis International Airport. Nouvelair also operates from Sfax International Airport and Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport. Nouvelair's fleet is predominantly composed of Airbus A320 aircraft, with a fleet size that has recently included additions of Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Nouvelair's route network focuses significantly on connecting European cities with Tunisian holiday resorts through both scheduled and charter flights. The airline serves over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, including destinations in France, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Algeria, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Domestically, it operates flights to Monastir, Djerba, Tunis, and Sfax. The airline is privately owned and is not a member of any major airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. Nouvelair offers both Economy and Business Class cabins. Key services include pre-ordered meals with seasonal and special dietary options, advance seat selection including "siège+" for extra legroom, and an unaccompanied minor service. The airline also provides a frequent flyer program called Jasmin Rewards.

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Nouvelair Tunisie, commonly known as Nouvelair, is a Tunisian airline that was established in October 1989 as Air Liberté Tunisie, a subsidiary of the French airline Air Liberté. The airline commenced operations on March 21, 1990, and was subsequently rebranded as Nouvelair Tunisie in 1996. It holds the distinction of being Tunisia's first private airline and is a key entity within the Tunisian Travel Service (TTS) group.

The airline's primary operational bases are Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, Tunis–Carthage International Airport, and Djerba–Zarzis International Airport. Nouvelair also operates from Sfax International Airport and Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport. Nouvelair's fleet primarily consists of Airbus A320 aircraft, with a fleet size that has recently included additions of Airbus A320neo aircraft. As of late 2023/early 2024, the fleet size is reported to be around 13-17 aircraft.

Nouvelair's route network focuses significantly on connecting European cities with Tunisian holiday resorts through both scheduled and charter flights. It serves over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, including destinations in France, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Switzerland, Algeria, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Domestically, it operates flights to Monastir, Djerba, Tunis, and Sfax. The airline is privately owned and is not a member of any major airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. Nouvelair offers both Economy and Business Class cabins. Key services include pre-ordered meals (with special menus available), advance seat selection (including extra legroom "siège+" options), excess baggage services, and an "unaccompanied minor" service. The airline also provides a frequent flyer program called Jasmin Rewards.

What Travelers Say

Travelers' experiences with Nouvelair Tunisie present a mixed picture. While the airline is generally rated as "good service" with an average of 6.5/10 on Flight-Report, its Trustpilot score is low at 1.8 out of 5 stars based on over 600 reviews. Skytrax certifies Nouvelair as a 2-Star Leisure Airline.

What Travelers Love:**

  • Competitive Pricing: Nouvelair is often appreciated for its affordable fares, particularly for tourists traveling to Tunisia.
  • Friendly Crew: Some passengers have reported experiencing a welcoming and professional cabin crew.
  • Punctuality (Mixed but some positive experiences): While delays are a frequent complaint, some travelers have noted good punctuality on certain routes.
  • Well-maintained aircraft: The fleet is generally described as well-maintained.

Common Complaints:

  • Delays and Lack of Information: Frequent and significant flight delays are a recurring issue, often compounded by poor communication or a lack of information provided at the airport.
  • Customer Service Issues: Many reviews highlight unsatisfactory customer service, including difficulties with obtaining refunds, issues with rebooking, and unhelpful staff.
  • Baggage Handling Problems: Complaints include carry-on luggage being checked at the gate despite available overhead space, leading to potential damage, and issues with excess baggage charges and lost baggage.
  • Inconsistent Onboard Services: Travelers have reported instances of pre-ordered meals not being served, inconsistent complimentary beverage policies, and generally limited in-flight entertainment options.
  • Limited Legroom: Some passengers, especially taller individuals, find the legroom in economy class to be restrictive.

Overall sentiment appears to be polarized, with some passengers having positive experiences, especially regarding affordability, while a significant number express dissatisfaction, primarily concerning operational reliability and customer service.

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Safety Information

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Nouvelair is committed to a policy of ongoing accreditation to ensure safety, comfort, and quality.

  • Recent safety record and any notable incidents (or lack thereof):
  • On September 21, 2025, a notable "serious incident" occurred at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, where a Nouvelair Airbus A320 attempted to land on a runway that was already occupied by an EasyJet aircraft. The Nouvelair flight narrowly avoided a collision before performing a go-around and landing safely on a different runway. Initial investigations by France's Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) are underway, pointing to adverse weather conditions and potential pilot error.
  • Other reported incidents include a bird strike in 2017, an IRS (Inertial Reference System) failure in 2019, an engine problem in 2025, and two instances of smoke in the cabin in 2022.
  • Historically, on November 3, 1994, an Air Liberté Tunisie (Nouvelair's former name) McDonnell Douglas MD-83 veered off the runway at Kajaani Airport, Finland, due to pilot error during landing.
  • Regulatory certifications (IOSA, FAA compliance, EU safety list status): Nouvelair holds IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certification, which guarantees the safety of aircraft operating procedures and maintenance. Its subsidiary, Sabena Technics, responsible for maintenance operations, is certified with EASA PART 145 standards, which are required for aircraft maintenance. The airline also holds ISO9001 V2015 certification, validating its quality management principles. In 2009, Nouvelair was also the first Tunisian airline to obtain the "Horizon Assess Air" certification. No information was found regarding FAA compliance or being on an EU safety list (which typically indicates airlines banned from operating in the EU).
  • Fleet age and maintenance reputation: Nouvelair's fleet is described as "young and high-performance," and "modern and efficient." The average fleet age is reported to be 16 years. Maintenance is conducted by its subsidiary, Sabena Technics, which operates under the rigorous EASA PART 145 standards, indicating a commitment to European maintenance quality.
  • Overall safety assessment based on available data: Despite a few reported incidents, including a recent serious one under investigation, Nouvelair maintains significant industry safety and quality certifications such as IOSA, EASA PART 145 for maintenance, and ISO9001. The airline emphasizes that all its operations strictly comply with international aviation safety regulations. Airline Ratings gives Nouvelair a 7/7 safety rating.
  • Any safety awards or recognitions: Nouvelair has received several recognitions and awards, including the "Horizon Assess Air" certification in 2009.
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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
DJE → CDG
Djerba Zarzis International Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy
1129 miles
146 flights
A320
123 flights
A320
TUN → CDG
Tunis Carthage International Airport → Charles de Gaulle/Roissy
926 miles
97 flights
A320
55 flights
A320
52 flights
A320
47 flights
A320
MIR → KTW
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Int'l Katowice in Pyrzowice
1100 miles
37 flights
A320
36 flights
A320
33 flights
A320
Top Destinations
CDG (LFPG)
Charles de Gaulle/Roissy
Paris
366 flights
3 routes
TUN (DTTA)
Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
200 flights
25 routes
MIR (DTMB)
Monastir-Habib Bourguiba Int'l
122 flights
30 routes
DUS (EDDL)
Dusseldorf Int'l
Dusseldorf
111 flights
3 routes
LYS (LFLL)
Lyon
Saint Exupery
97 flights
3 routes
DJE (DTTJ)
Djerba-Zarzis Int'l
94 flights
20 routes
NCE (LFMN)
Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
75 flights
2 routes
KTW (EPKT)
Int'l Katowice in Pyrzowice
Katowice
61 flights
2 routes
BRU (EBBR)
Brussels
Brussels
52 flights
3 routes
FRA (EDDF)
Frankfurt Int'l
Frankfurt am Main
51 flights
3 routes
Top Origin Airports
MIR (DTMB)
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport
Monastir
566 flights
41 routes
TUN (DTTA)
Tunis Carthage International Airport
Tunis
546 flights
25 routes
DJE (DTTJ)
Djerba Zarzis International Airport
Mellita
408 flights
22 routes
LYS (LFLL)
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
48 flights
3 routes
LIL (LFQQ)
Lille Airport
Lesquin
43 flights
3 routes
KTW (EPKT)
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport
Katowice
26 flights
2 routes
CDG (LFPG)
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
24 flights
3 routes
SXB (LFST)
Strasbourg Airport
Strasbourg
21 flights
2 routes
ORN (DAOO)
Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport
Es-Sénia
20 flights
2 routes
RBA (GMME)
Rabat-Salé Airport
Rabat
20 flights
1 route
Top Border Crossing Flights
CDG (LFPG)
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Paris, FR
366 flights
3 routes
TUN (DTTA)
Tunis Carthage International Airport
Tunis, TN
200 flights
25 routes
MIR (DTMB)
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport
122 flights
30 routes
DUS (EDDL)
Düsseldorf Airport
Dusseldorf, DE
111 flights
3 routes
LYS (LFLL)
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Saint Exupery, FR
97 flights
3 routes
DJE (DTTJ)
Djerba Zarzis International Airport
94 flights
20 routes
NCE (LFMN)
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
Nice, FR
75 flights
2 routes
KTW (EPKT)
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport
Katowice, PL
61 flights
2 routes
Longest Routes
JED → DJE
King Abdulaziz International Airport → Djerba-Zarzis Int'l
1922 mi
MIR → LED
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Pulkovo
1878 mi
MIR → VKO
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Vnukovo
1855 mi
MIR → EVN
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Zvartnots Int'l
1848 mi
EVN → MIR
Zvartnots International Airport → Monastir-Habib Bourguiba Int'l
1848 mi
Shortest Routes
MIR → SFA
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Thyna/El Maou
72 mi
LEJ → BER
Leipzig/Halle Airport → Berlin-Brandenburg
86 mi
MIR → DJE
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Djerba-Zarzis Int'l
130 mi
STR → LEJ
Stuttgart Airport → Leipzig/Halle
232 mi
ALG → TUN
Houari Boumediene Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
389 mi
All Routes
165 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
DJE → CDG Charles de Gaulle/Roissy
Paris
146 1129 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
MIR → CDG Charles de Gaulle/Roissy
Paris
123 1007 mi A320 Dec 8, 2025
TUN → CDG Charles de Gaulle/Roissy
Paris
97 926 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
MIR → DUS Dusseldorf Int'l
Dusseldorf
55 1092 mi A320 Dec 6, 2025
MIR → NCE Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
52 578 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
TUN → IST Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
47 1037 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
MIR → KTW Int'l Katowice in Pyrzowice
Katowice
37 1100 mi A320 Oct 29, 2025
DJE → DUS Dusseldorf Int'l
Dusseldorf
36 1221 mi A320 Dec 5, 2025
MIR → LYS Lyon
Saint Exupery
33 750 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
TUN → LYS Lyon
Saint Exupery
33 669 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
DJE → LYS Lyon
Saint Exupery
31 873 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
TUN → TLS Toulouse-Blagnac
Blagnac
30 662 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
MIR → HAJ Hanover/Langenhagen Int'l
Hanover
29 1156 mi A320 Dec 4, 2025
LYS → TUN Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
27 669 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
TUN → MRS Marseille Provence
Marseille
27 527 mi A320 Dec 1, 2025
TUN → MXP Malpensa Int'l
Milan
25 612 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
DJE → LIL Lille Lesquin
Lille
24 1218 mi A320 Nov 15, 2025
DJE → KTW Int'l Katowice in Pyrzowice
Katowice
24 1223 mi A320 Nov 20, 2025
TUN → MUC Munich Int'l
Munich
23 800 mi A320 Nov 28, 2025
TUN → NCE Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
23 497 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
TUN → ALG Houari Boumedienne
Algiers
22 389 mi A320 Nov 20, 2025
MIR → BEG Belgrade Nikola Tesla Int'l
Belgrade
21 803 mi A320 Oct 6, 2025
DJE → NTE Nantes Atlantique
Nantes
21 1123 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
MIR → BRU Brussels
Brussels
21 1093 mi A320 Nov 2, 2025
TUN → DUS Dusseldorf Int'l
Dusseldorf
20 1013 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 00:01
Coverage: Observed routes only