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Djerba Zarzis International Airport

Mellita, Tunisia
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Routes out
37
Destinations
24
ICAO
DTTJ
Elevation
19 ft
The gateway in a glance

The Essence of Djerba Zarzis International Airport

DJE
Location
Mellita · 82 · Tunisia
Connectivity
37 routes · 24 destinations
Position
33.874°, 10.777° · 19 ft elev.
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Tunisia's gateway to the island of Djerba.

Opened
1967
Location
Mellita, Tunisia
Djerba Zarzis International Airport, coded DJE, serves the island of Djerba and the nearby coastal city of Zarzis in southern Tunisia. Located near the village of Mellita on the northwestern edge of Djerba, it is one of Tunisia's busiest airports, handling millions of tourists annually who come to enjoy the island's beaches, historic medina, and cultural heritage. The airport is a key hub for charter and leisure travel, with strong connections to European markets, particularly France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. It operates year-round but sees significant seasonal peaks during the summer tourist season. Managed by the Office de l'Aviation Civile et des Aéroports (OACA), the airport has undergone periodic expansions and infrastructure improvements to accommodate growing passenger volumes, cementing its role as a critical economic asset for the region.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal designed to handle both scheduled and charter international traffic.
Getting to & from
Taxis and rental cars are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Djerba's resort zones, Houmt Souk, and the mainland via the causeway.
Airlines here
Major carriers include Tunisair, Nouvelair Tunisie, and numerous European charter and low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, and TUIfly.
Notable facts
  • ›Djerba Zarzis is one of the busiest airports in Tunisia by passenger volume.
  • ›The airport is located approximately 8 km from Houmt Souk, Djerba's main town.
  • ›A causeway links Djerba island to the Tunisian mainland, making road access practical.
  • ›The airport primarily serves international leisure and charter traffic rather than domestic routes.
  • ›It is operated under the authority of Tunisia's OACA (Office de l'Aviation Civile et des Aéroports).
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Route map (21 destinations)

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Routes

DJE → DUSAB · 321
DJE → NUEAB · 738
DJE → MUCBJ · 321
DJE → LILBJ · 321
DJE → MLHBJ · 321
DJE → MRSBJ · 320
DJE → NTEBJ · 320 321
DJE → CDGBJ · 321 320
DJE → LYSBJ · 321 320
DJE → DUSDE · 757
DJE → FRADE · 757
DJE → LEJDE · 32S
DJE → MUCDE · 757
DJE → TIPFS · 319
DJE → CDGFS · 319
DJE → LUXLG · 73H
DJE → NBELG · 73W
DJE → NTETO · 73H
DJE → ORYTO · 73H
DJE → LILTO · 73H
DJE → BRUTU · 32A
DJE → NCETU · 736
DJE → NTETU · 32A
DJE → GVATU · 319 32A
DJE → BSLTU · 32A
DJE → DUSTU · 736
DJE → FRATU · 736
DJE → MUCTU · 736
DJE → SXFTU · 319
DJE → HAMTU · 319
DJE → LYSTU · 736 319
DJE → MRSTU · 736
DJE → ORYTU · 319 736
DJE → SXBTU · 736 319
DJE → ZRHTU · 736 32A
DJE → TUNUG · AT7
DJE → ORYZI · 320
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About on Wikipedia

Djerba–Zarzis International Airport

Airport in Djerba, Tunisia

Djerba–Zarzis International Airport is an international airport serving the island of Djerba in Tunisia. The airport was enlarged and named Djerba Zarzis International Airport in 1970. However, the airport dates to 1950. Today, it is an important destination for seasonal leisure flights.

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