IATA code |
TU |
ICAO code |
TAR |
Tunisair headquarters |
Tunis - Tunisia |
Main operational airport |
Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN) |
Number of destinations covered by Tunisair Airlines |
Around 46 destinations |
Most popular destination |
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Most popular routes |
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Year of establishment |
1948 |
Parent company |
Tunisair |
Popular fleet |
Airbus A330, Airbus A320, Boeing B737-600, Airbus A319 |
Tunisair website |
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Contact number of Tunisair |
(00216) 71 942 322 |
Tunisair is the national flag carrier of Tunisia. The airline has grown to become one of North Africa's leading airlines. With Tunisair bookings, travelers can sign up for its frequent flyer program, Fidelys, and benefit from a wide range of rewards.
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Year |
Event |
April 1949 |
4 Dakota (DC3) were purchased from the US Army. |
1954 |
The first DC 4 was received. |
1956 |
The 2nd DC 4 was received. The first non-stop flight, "Tunis-Paris," was launched. Tunisair celebrated carrying 100,000 passengers, with a net profit of 114 million francs. |
1970s |
The first Boeing 727-200 joined the fleet. New routes were introduced, such as Cairo, Jeddah, London, Kuwait, Vienna, Luxembourg, and Scandinavia. |
1979 |
2 Boeing 737-200 joined the fleet. |
1981 |
2 more Boeing 737-200 joined the fleet to be a total of 4 aircraft of this model. |
1982 |
Airbus A-300 was received. Tunisair extended its network to over 22 European and 12 Arab & African destinations. |
1988 |
8 A 320 and 4 B737-500 were ordered. |
1992 |
Tunisair's first subsidiary, Tuninter, was founded to operate between regional and domestic destinations. |
1993 |
New routes to West European destinations were introduced: Prague, Moscow, Lisbon, Budapest, Warsaw, Bratislava, Beirut, and Stockholm. |
1995 |
The business class "Espace Privilège" and "Fidelys" were formed. |
1997 |
Tunisair carried 3 million passengers in one year. |
1998 |
Tunisair has carried a total of 50 million passengers since its establishment. 15 aircraft of A 320 and B 737 families were ordered. |
1999 |
Tunisair signed a code share agreement with Air France. |
2000-2002 |
3 Airbus A 300-600, 4 Boeing B 737-600, and 2 Airbus A 320 were delivered. |
2003 |
the Aviation Training Centre of Tunisia (ATCT) was created. |
2006 |
2 direct routes were introduced to Benghazi, Dubai, Bamako, Abidjan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. |
2007 |
2 Airbus A319 (1 new A319 ER and a 2nd retrofitted A319) joined the fleet. Tunisair launched a new subsidiary, Mauritania Airways, for domestic & regional flights in West Africa and international flights between Paris & Nouak Chatt. Tunisair ordered 16 aircraft (10 A 320, 3 A330, and 3 A 350) besides an option for another 3 (2 A320 and 1 A350). Tunisair signed an industrial partnership with Airbus, |
2009 |
Tunisair has transported a total of 3,556,513 Passengers and 9,646 Tonnes of Freight. |
Tunisair operates a fleet of 29 aircraft, including 22 Airbus and 7 Boeing.
Aircraft Type |
Number of Aircraft |
Airbus A330 |
2 |
Airbus A320 |
16 |
Airbus A319 |
4 |
Boeing B737-600 |
7 |
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Tunisair follows the Piece Concept policy, with a maximum of 10 bags per passenger.
The following is the checked baggage policy for:
Business |
Economy |
3 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm) |
2 x 23 Kg (<= 158 cm) |
Business |
Economy |
2 Pieces 10 Kg (Overall weight) |
1 Piece 8 Kg |
Carry-on baggage mustn't exceed 115 cm (45.28 inches, including pockets, handles, and wheels).
For the full baggage policy, check the official website.
Tunisair online check-in is available between 24 and 3 hours before the scheduled departure. Cancellation is also allowed within 3 hours before the scheduled departure.
Only passengers with e-tickets are eligible to check in online. Moreover, you won’t be able to benefit from this service if you are:
After checking-in online, passengers with checked baggage should head to the Web & Mobile Check-in counters to drop off their luggage and receive the boarding pass (at least 60 minutes before departure). On the other hand, passengers with only carry-on baggage can head directly to the boarding gate.*
*Tunisian airports demand counter check-in for all passengers.
Yes, Tunisair allows web check-in.
Yes, Tunisair offers online seat selection at a nominal fee or free. It depends on your flight booking.
Almosafer would help you with cancellations. Make sure to check our cancellation policy before making any changes. Furthermore, Cancellation information can be found via your booking details.
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Tunisair provide priority boarding to business and first-class passengers, passengers with frequent flyer status or loyalty program members, and passengers with disabilities or special needs.