Madrid to Sousse flights
Sousse lies 1,352 km (840 mi) east of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Madrid | Sousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Tunisia |
| Population | 3.3 million | 221,715 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | MIR, 13 km out |
Clocks in Sousse are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 1 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sousse
Crossing from Spain into Tunisia: money changes from the Euro 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 Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Sousse from Madrid?
1,352 km (840 mi) in a straight line, east of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Sousse by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Sousse?
Sousse is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Madrid to Sousse flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.