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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Monastir Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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They just stood around and laughed at peoples passport pictures and didn’t take any notice of the weight of peoples bags or even ask what was inside them! – Donald
MIR Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport.
What to Expect
As a leisure destination, Monastir Airport (code: MIR) primarily handles seasonal flights from Europe. Travellers recommend staying vigilant as airport staff may seek bribes or confiscate local currency, and locals may offer “help” in exchange for payment. The small terminal offers a few reportedly pricey eateries and shops. WiFi is available inside the airport lounge, which economy class passengers can pay to enter.
Sleeping in Monastir Airport
For uninterrupted sleep, one hotel is located just opposite the airport. Other hotels are nearby. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Monastir Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Monastir Airport:
- Royal Thalassa Monastir – Resort hotel. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace – Resort hotel. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Le Soleil Bella Vista – Resort hotel. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- TUI Magic Life Skanes – Resort hotel. No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Monastir, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program.
- Primeclass CIP Lounge – Location: Departure Terminal, Airside, Boarding Area, next to Gate 12. Hours: Open 24 Hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
There are no 24-hour food options. Limited concessions are available: Coffee-inn • Canteen • Greenport • Flight Point.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi/Internet
WiFi is available inside the lounge. See Airport Lounges.
At the time of this update, WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal could not be confirmed. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply; check with your bank before travelling. Locations: Landside, Departure Hall.
- Baggage Carts – Available free of charge.
- Banking Services – Several banks offer services, including STB • La Poste Tunisienne • UIB • BNA. Locations: Landside, Arrivals and Departure Halls.
- Children’s Play Area – A play area is available for children.
- Currency Exchange – Currency exchange services are available through on-site banks.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – ATU Duty-Free is located airside after passport control. Information on other shops is limited.
- Information Desk – Multilingual assistance available. Locations: Arrivals and Departure Halls, Landside. Hours: 24 hours.
- Medical Care – Basic emergency care available at the medical centre. Location: Landside, Departure Hall. Hours: 24 hours.
- Porters – Porter services are available in the arrivals and departure halls.
- SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
- Travel Agencies – Voyages et Loisirs de Tunisie • Saphir Voyages.
Car Rentals
Dim • Heritiers. Locations: Arrivals Hall, on the right-hand side after exiting the customs area.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Public Transportation
Monastir Airport is served by trains to/from all major cities. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the SNCFT website.
Taxis
Yellow taxis and white taxis serve Monastir Airport. White taxis are tourist taxis, which are more comfortable and expensive. At the time of this update, fares are 0,4 Dinar per 1 km (Yellow Taxis) or 1,2 Dinar (White Taxis).
Last updated: 2026-03-17
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.