Tunisair

ICAO: TAR Active as of Dec 11, 2025

111

Active Routes

2059

Flight Observations

42

Unique Destinations

41

Origin Airports

998

Avg Route Distance (mi)

4368

Longest Route (mi)

0

Domestic Routes

100

International Routes
About Tunisair

Tunisair (ICAO: TAR) is the national flag carrier airline of Tunisia, playing a significant role in connecting the North African nation with destinations across four continents.

Tunisair was established in late 1948 as Société Tunisienne de l'Air, commencing its operations on April 1, 1949. The airline's initial funding was a partnership with the Tunisian government and Air France each holding a 35% stake, alongside other private interests. Air France facilitated the airline's start by providing initial aircraft, such as DC-3s, and several routes, including those to Algiers, Nice, Rome, and Marseille. The Tunisian government assumed primary ownership of the airline in 1957.

The airline's main operational base and hub is Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN). Tunisair operates scheduled international services across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America, serving over 40 destinations in approximately 24 countries. The airline also manages a subsidiary, Tunisair Express, which handles domestic and shorter-distance international flights.

Tunisair's current fleet primarily consists of Airbus aircraft, including Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-200, Airbus A319-100, and Airbus A330-200 models. While the fleet size is around 30 aircraft, the average age varies, with newer A320neos being around one year old and some A319s averaging 22 years. Tunisair offers both Business Class and Economy Class cabin services. On its A320neo aircraft, passengers can enjoy a Wi-Fi Streaming entertainment system accessible via personal devices, along with power outlets and USB ports. Meals and beverages are typically served in Economy class, even on shorter flights. Tunisair is not a member of any major global airline alliances like Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld.

What Travelers Say

Traveler reviews for Tunisair are notably mixed, with a general sentiment leaning towards dissatisfaction, particularly regarding operational reliability and customer service. Skytrax rates Tunisair as a 2-Star Airline, and many reviews on platforms like Trustpilot and TripAdvisor reflect significant negative experiences.

What Travelers Love:

  • Comfortable Seating: Some passengers have praised the comfort and spaciousness of the seats, particularly on newer aircraft or specific routes, noting them as better than typical low-cost carriers in Europe.
  • Complimentary Meals: Tunisair often provides meals in Economy class, even on short-haul flights, which is a positive point for many travelers.
  • Occasional Good Service: While inconsistent, some travelers have reported friendly, charming, and helpful cabin crew.
  • Direct Flight Options: For certain routes, Tunisair offers direct flights that competitors may not, sometimes at competitive prices.

Common Complaints:

  • Frequent and Extensive Delays/Cancellations: This is the most prevalent complaint, with many travelers experiencing significant delays (often several hours) and even flight cancellations, particularly for domestic routes, and often without clear communication.
  • Poor Customer Service & Communication: Passengers frequently report unhelpful, impolite, and unprofessional ground and cabin staff, with a notable lack of information provided during delays.
  • Aircraft Cleanliness and Condition: Many reviews mention old, worn, and sometimes dirty cabins, including torn upholstery and poorly maintained or unclean lavatories.
  • Baggage Handling Issues: Reports include lost baggage and instances of carry-on items being damaged during handling.
  • Online Experience & Hidden Fees: Travelers have noted an outdated official website, issues with online booking, and unexpected check-in fees at the airport.

Overall, the sentiment suggests that while Tunisair can offer competitive pricing and some comfortable flights, the consistent issues with punctuality, customer service, and aircraft maintenance significantly detract from the passenger experience.

Safety Information

Tunisair has maintained a strong safety record regarding fatal accidents since its founding. The airline has never experienced a fatal accident since it began operations in 1948.

Despite this, Tunisair has had three reported hull losses where aircraft were damaged beyond repair but without fatalities:

  • In 1979, a Boeing 727 was hijacked and diverted, with no fatalities.
  • In 1992, a Boeing 727 rolled out of its hangar during an engine test due to brakes not being set.
  • In 2013, an Airbus A320 overran the runway during landing at Tunis–Carthage International Airport.

More recent minor incidents include a burst tire on landing in Bucharest (A320, 2020), a hydraulic pump problem near Tunis (Boeing 737-600, 2021), and issues retracting landing gear after takeoff from Tunis (A319, 2021).

In terms of regulatory certifications and assessments, AirlineRatings.com gives Tunisair a 7/7 safety rating (as of February 23, 2024), which is considered excellent. The rating also notes a "Passed" status for incident ratings and audits. While specific details about IOSA or FAA compliance are not explicitly stated in the available search results, the IATA membership and high safety rating from AirlineRatings suggest adherence to international aviation standards.

Tunisair's fleet has a mixed age profile; while newer Airbus A320neos are only about a year old, some A319s average 22 years. The airline states its commitment to "high emphasis on the maintenance and regular updating of its fleet to ensure safety, reliability, and comfort for its passengers." In 2009, the Geneva-based Observatory of Aviation Safety and Tourism (OBSSAT) recognized Tunisair as one of the safest airlines globally due to its lack of crashes. Overall, based on available data, Tunisair has a commendable safety record, particularly concerning the absence of fatal accidents.

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
137 flights
A320
102 flights
A320
83 flights
A20N
ORY → TUN
Paris-Orly Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
912 miles
79 flights
A320
68 flights
A320
64 flights
A320
58 flights
A320
51 flights
A20N
MRS → TUN
Marseille Provence Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
527 miles
50 flights
A320
50 flights
A320
Top Destinations
TUN (DTTA)
Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
529 flights
37 routes
ORY (LFPO)
Paris Orly
Orly (near Paris)
251 flights
3 routes
NCE (LFMN)
Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
141 flights
3 routes
LYS (LFLL)
Lyon
Saint Exupery
133 flights
3 routes
MRS (LFML)
Marseille Provence
Marseille
132 flights
3 routes
ABJ (DIAP)
Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
69 flights
4 routes
MXP (LIMC)
Malpensa Int'l
Milan
51 flights
1 route
IST (LTFM)
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
50 flights
1 route
GVA (LSGG)
Geneva Cointrin Int'l
Geneva
50 flights
2 routes
MIR (DTMB)
Monastir-Habib Bourguiba Int'l
48 flights
8 routes
Top Origin Airports
TUN (DTTA)
Tunis Carthage International Airport
Tunis
987 flights
37 routes
DJE (DTTJ)
Djerba Zarzis International Airport
Mellita
224 flights
10 routes
MIR (DTMB)
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport
Monastir
187 flights
9 routes
ORY (LFPO)
Paris-Orly Airport
Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)
90 flights
3 routes
MRS (LFML)
Marseille Provence Airport
Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône
66 flights
3 routes
NCE (LFMN)
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
46 flights
3 routes
LYS (LFLL)
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
45 flights
3 routes
ABJ (DIAP)
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
Abidjan
45 flights
4 routes
BKO (GABS)
Modibo Keita International Airport
Bamako
31 flights
1 route
CMN (GMMN)
Mohammed V International Airport
Casablanca
30 flights
1 route
Top Border Crossing Flights
TUN (DTTA)
Tunis Carthage International Airport
Tunis, TN
529 flights
37 routes
ORY (LFPO)
Paris-Orly Airport
Orly (near Paris), FR
251 flights
3 routes
NCE (LFMN)
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
Nice, FR
141 flights
3 routes
LYS (LFLL)
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Saint Exupery, FR
133 flights
3 routes
MRS (LFML)
Marseille Provence Airport
Marseille, FR
132 flights
3 routes
ABJ (DIAP)
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport
Abidjan, CI
69 flights
4 routes
MXP (LIMC)
Milan Malpensa International Airport
Milan, IT
51 flights
1 route
IST (LTFM)
İstanbul Airport
Istanbul, TR
50 flights
1 route
Longest Routes
YUL → TUN
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
4368 mi
TUN → YUL
Tunis Carthage International Airport → Montreal-Trudeau
4212 mi
TUN → CKY
Tunis Carthage International Airport → Conakry Int'l (Gbessia Int'l)
2405 mi
CKY → TUN
Conakry International Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
2405 mi
ABJ → TUN
Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
2362 mi
Shortest Routes
TUN → MIR
Tunis Carthage International Airport → Monastir-Habib Bourguiba Int'l
81 mi
MIR → TUN
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
81 mi
MIR → DJE
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport → Djerba-Zarzis Int'l
130 mi
DJE → MIR
Djerba Zarzis International Airport → Monastir-Habib Bourguiba Int'l
130 mi
DJE → TUN
Djerba Zarzis International Airport → Tunis-Carthage Int'l
208 mi
All Routes
111 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
TUN → ORY Paris Orly
Orly (near Paris)
137 912 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
DJE → ORY Paris Orly
Orly (near Paris)
102 1115 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
TUN → MRS Marseille Provence
Marseille
83 527 mi A20N Dec 11, 2025
ORY → TUN Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
79 912 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
TUN → NCE Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
68 497 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
MIR → NCE Nice Cote d'Azur
Nice
64 578 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
TUN → LYS Lyon
Saint Exupery
58 669 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
TUN → MXP Malpensa Int'l
Milan
51 612 mi A20N Dec 11, 2025
MRS → TUN Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
50 527 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
TUN → IST Istanbul Airport
Istanbul
50 1037 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
TUN → BRU Brussels
Brussels
46 1012 mi A320 Dec 11, 2025
TUN → FRA Frankfurt Int'l
Frankfurt am Main
40 915 mi A320 Dec 3, 2025
DJE → LYS Lyon
Saint Exupery
40 873 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
TUN → GVA Geneva Cointrin Int'l
Geneva
39 683 mi A20N Dec 11, 2025
TUN → CMN Mohammed V Int'l
Casablanca
38 1035 mi A320 Dec 1, 2025
TUN → TLS Toulouse-Blagnac
Blagnac
36 662 mi A320 Dec 9, 2025
TUN → FCO Leonardo da Vinci Int'l (Fiumicino Int'l)
Rome
36 359 mi A20N Dec 6, 2025
MIR → LYS Lyon
Saint Exupery
35 750 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
NCE → TUN Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
34 497 mi A320 Dec 10, 2025
BKO → ABJ Port Bouet (Felix Houphouet Boigny Int'l)
Abidjan
31 573 mi A20N Dec 9, 2025
NKC → TUN Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
30 2043 mi A320 Dec 7, 2025
CMN → TUN Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
30 1035 mi A320 Dec 3, 2025
LYS → TUN Tunis-Carthage Int'l
Tunis
29 669 mi A20N Dec 10, 2025
TUN → LGW London Gatwick
London
27 1114 mi A20N Dec 11, 2025
TUN → BLQ Bologna (Guglielmo Marconi)
Bologna
27 534 mi A20N Dec 8, 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 06:00
Coverage: Observed routes only