Cheapest Flights to Monastir
About Monastir
Monastir, where a species of oleander and palm trees can be found, is a tourist destination on the coast of Tunisia. In Monastir, where a warm and temperate climate is dominant, the winter months are much rainier compared to the summer months. The average annual temperature of the city is 18.1 degrees Celsius, while the average precipitation is calculated as 448 mm. The Presidential Palace, Monastir Castle, Habib Bourguiba and Hammamet are among the most visited places of the city. In Monastir, which has a lot of green areas, traditional fishing is very important. Today, it is possible to take phaetons for a promenade in the center of the city, which is visited for touristic purposes. Monastir International Plastic Arts Festival, which is held regularly every year, is one of the most important events of the city.
Every year thousands of people visit Monastir to get ideas about artistic activities. In the city where the lamb meat is used very frequently, the seafood has also an important place. Restaurants and cafeterias that offer a variety of alternatives besides the Tunisian Cuisine also offer different tastes in the summer. Located in the coastal part of the city, Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport is an important transport network.
Transportation to Monastir City Center from Airport
Monastir Habib Bourguiba Intl. Airport
You can use the taxis or buses that start operating at early hours of the morning in order to reach Monastir city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. There are also other alternatives offered to the passengers who want to travel to the city center from the airport. One of them is renting a car. If you prefer a fast travel by railway, you can easily travel to anywhere by using a train.
Bus
Bus is one of the most practical and budget-friendly transportation alternatives that can be used for travelling to the city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. You can reach the departure point of the buses by going out of the terminal after landing at the airport and take the road to the city center by buying your ticket. The buses are outside the Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. If you want to get more information about the buses operating between 06:00 am and 07:00 pm, you can call (00216) 73 460 926.
The passengers travelling to the direction of Sousse can use the buses which operate from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm. Sousse buses generally depart every hour.
Train
When you land at the airport, you can get on a taxi at the airport in order to reach the station that is the departure point of the trains going to different parts of the country. It is possible to reach many important points of the country by getting on a train in Monastir city center. The departure times of the trains may vary depending on your destination. If you wish, you can analyze the departure hours of the trains and plan your travel according to this.
Car Rental
There are two different car rental companies offering service at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. These are HERITIERS AFRIC AUTOS and DIM RENT A CAR. If you prefer DIM RENT A CAR, you can call (+216) 73 524 420 and get detailed information about car rental options. If you choose HERITIERS AFRIC AUTOS, you can call (+216) 73 521 031. You can rent a car according to your budget by contacting one of these companies and take the road to Monastir city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. There are both standard and luxury cars that you can rent from these companies.
Taxi
At Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, you can also easily find a taxi for travelling to the tourist destinations or other points of the city. Taxis, which are commonly preferred by the foreign visitors of the region, are more expensive compared to other options carrying passengers to Monastir city center. Yellow taxis are generally more affordable than white taxis. Yellow taxis demand 0.4 Dinar per kilometer while white taxis add 1.2 Dinar per kilometer. You need to pay about 30 Dinar for travelling to Sousse city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. This amount is 80 Dinar for passengers travelling to Hammamet. You can travel to Nabeul from the airport by paying approximately 110 Dinar. Passengers can benefit from these vehicles by paying 190-200 Dinar for Tunis, 80 Dinar for Kairouan, 60 Dinar for Mahdia and 270 Dinar for Bizerte.
