Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport – MIR Monastir
Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport is the main airport serving Monastir, Tunisia and is 8 miles from the city proper. It is named after a former president born in Monastir, Habib Bourguiba. Before it became a public airport, it was formerly known to be the Monastir Airfield during the World War II and was used by the United States Army Air forces during the North African Campaign. Currently, the activities of the airport serve tourists going to Monatir, Sousse and its nearby resorts.
Best Time to Visit
The Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport is managed by TAV Airports Holding. Tourists from all over the world are what the airport is busy about with a 3.5 million passenger capacity per year and a terminal that is 28,000 m2 big. The main airline operators are Nouvelair and Tunisair. The airport has access to trains and is furnished with retail shops that have assortment of products sold, food and beverage stations, and classy lounges with facilities available 24/7.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace is a resort hotel with a private beach area located 600 meters from the airport. Amir Palace is also around 600 meters away from the airport. Just 2 kilometers from the international airport is Royal Thalassa Monastir, a not-so-distant but a very comfortable to hotel to stay. All three hotels serve great food, comfortable accommodation, private beach and transport options which can be great for extended stays or layovers.
Enfidha–Hammamet International Airport is 44 miles away from Monastir, Tunisia and is the airport closest to the city next to Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport.
