Djerba Airport: Cheap Flights, Transport and Terminal

Djerba-Zarzis International Airport lies near Mellita on the west coast of the island of Djerba in southern Tunisia; the island's main town Houmt Souk is about 9 kilometres away and the hotel zone on the east coast 20 to 25 kilometres. Operated by OACA, it hosts Tunisair, Tunisair Express and Nouvelair as well as European holiday airlines in summer and works from a single terminal building. It is also the starting point for the Zarzis coast and desert tours to the south.

From Germany, Nouvelair and Tunisair fly to Djerba from Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hanover and Munich, Transavia and Tunisair serve many French cities, and there are seasonal flights from Belgium and Switzerland. For Djerbians living in Europe the airport is the shortest way between the island and Germany, so it sees its busiest weeks in summer and around religious holidays, while the mild winter keeps holiday flights going in October and November.

The cheapest flights to Djerba usually come up between December and March and on midweek dates; July, August, school holidays and religious festivals call for early booking. Compare Nouvelair and Tunisair services together, check flights into Monastir and Enfidha as well, and because tickets are priced one way, try outbound and return separately. The prices on this page are the current lowest Djerba fares found by our searches.

The airport has no rail or regular bus link; most hotels organise transfers and taxis wait in front of the terminal. Shared taxis known as louages run to Houmt Souk and to cities on the mainland. Fares change, so ask your hotel or check the airport website for current details.

• Taxi: the ride to Houmt Souk takes about 15 minutes and to the hotel zone on the east coast around half an hour; agree the fare before you set off.
• Transfers: pre-booked transfers are the most comfortable option for the hotel zone, Midoun and Zarzis.
• Car hire: international and local companies have desks in arrivals; the island is small and easy to explore by car.

The single terminal building has separate departure and arrival areas with short distances between check-in, security and the gates. There are duty-free shops, cafés, currency exchange and ATMs, car-hire desks and a lounge. Passport control and check-in can take a while at peak times in the summer season, so arrive early.

An open-air car park for short and long stays lies in front of the terminal; the rates are displayed at the entrance and paid in cash or by card. Current rates are listed on the airport website.