Istanbul to Sousse flights
Sousse lies 1,693 km (1,052 mi) west of Istanbul, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 55 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Istanbul | Sousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Tunisia |
| Population | 15.7 million | 221,715 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | MIR, 13 km out |
Clocks in Sousse are 2 h behind Istanbul right now, so a 2 h 55 min journey lands only 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sousse
Crossing from Turkey into Tunisia: money changes from the Lira to the Dinar (TND); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +216; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Sousse
Sousse is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,678 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 33 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (regional) | MIR | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,678 ft | 9 ft |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (regional) | NBE | 33 km (21 mi) | 10,827 ft | 21 ft |
Book a flight to Sousse
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Sousse
Live rooms and prices for Sousse are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Sousse
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Sousse from Istanbul?
1,693 km (1,052 mi) in a straight line, west of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Sousse by air?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Sousse?
Sousse is 2 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Sousse flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR); Sousse also has NBE.
What currency do I need in Sousse?
The Dinar (TND).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.