Cheap Flights from Tunis to Istanbul — $116

More than 4 airlines operate flights from Tunis to Istanbul, including Nouvelair, Transavia, Tunisair, and Turkish Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $116, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Tunis–Carthage International (TUN) is the main international gateway for Tunisia, serving a mix of full-service carriers, regional airlines and low-cost operators on routes across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Located about 8–10 km northeast of central Tunis, transfers typically take 15–30 minutes by taxi or 30–45 minutes by bus/metro connections; fares can range from a few Tunisian dinars for public transport to modest taxi fares depending on time of day. As the city’s principal airport it generally offers a wider choice of services and onward connections, though it can be busier and pricier than smaller regional fields. Good for international convenience; occasional queues and peak-time congestion are possible.

Istanbul is served primarily by Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Istanbul Airport, on the European side, is the city’s main international hub and tends to handle most long-haul and transfer traffic; it’s typically used by full-service carriers and major global alliances and can be perceived as mid- to higher-priced for premium services. Located about 35–50 km from the historic center depending on route, connections include Havaist and municipal buses (roughly 40–75 minutes, fares usually in the low-single-digit euros/TL equivalent), taxis (around 45–70 minutes, higher fares) and growing rail links. Pros: modern facilities, extensive route network and transfer options; cons: longer transfer times to central neighborhoods and occasional congestion. Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the Asian side is often positioned as a budget- and low-cost-carrier-friendly airport that typically hosts many regional and low-cost airlines. It sits roughly 35–45 km from central Sultanahmet or Taksim, with travel options such as municipal and private shuttle buses (approximately 45–75 minutes, modest fares), metro-connection plans evolving, and taxis (around 40–70 minutes with varying fares). Pros: frequently lower fares on some routes and shorter queues for low-cost carriers; cons: fewer long-haul connections and potentially longer transfers to European-side destinations.

The cost of a one-way flight from Tunis to Istanbul ranges from $125 (September 2026) to $190 (January 2027). On average, the ticket price is about $150–$307.