Travelling from Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Habib Bourguiba International Airport is located in Monastir. Based in the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Monastir.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from MIR to Istanbul. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight from MIR to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
You can travel to Türkiye (Turkey) for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Tunisia. But before reserving your flight tickets from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Travelling from central Monastir to MIR takes approximately 23 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near MIR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) to Istanbul
C$159 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul. A return flight starts from C$387. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MIR to Istanbul if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Getting a cheap ticket from MIR to Istanbul is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has fallen.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near IST:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
As soon as your flight from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from MIR to Istanbul, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SAW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month for flights from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 30ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap flights from MIR to Istanbul sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Istanbul
Start your Istanbul trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Topkapi Palace and The Basilica Cistern are a couple of top attractions to add to your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Galata Tower.
Complete your Istanbul trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Istanbul and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect set of wheels once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Habib Bourguiba International Airport to Istanbul.
