Airport
Sfax–Thyna International Airport (SFA)
Sfax–Thyna International Airport serves Sfax and Tunisia's central coast, connecting travelers to the city centre, the Sahel region and the Kerkennah Islands. Compare transfer options to downtown Sfax, nearby business areas and coastal destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Sfax–Thyna International Airport
Sfax–Thyna International Airport is the main airport serving Sfax, Tunisia's second-largest city, and the wider central coastal region. Opened in 1980, it is located in the municipality of Thyna about 6 km southwest of central Sfax and serves both domestic and international travelers.
The airport has a single passenger terminal that has been expanded and modernized since opening, along with a roughly 3,000 m runway, cargo facilities and an adjacent Tunisian air force base. It handles scheduled and charter flights and is managed by Tunisia's Office of Civil Aviation and Airports (OACA).
Road access from the airport to Sfax is short and direct, with taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and car rental available for onward travel to the city centre and nearby areas.
Passenger facilities include a VIP lounge, cafés and restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi, banking services and 24-hour access, making the airport a practical entry point for visitors to Sfax, the Sahel region and the Kerkennah Islands.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Sfax–Thyna International Airport operates through a single passenger terminal serving domestic and international flights. The terminal complex was expanded after the airport opened in 1980, with check-in, departure and arrival areas located in one building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sfax–Thyna International Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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