Tunisia's gateway to the island of Djerba.
Opened
1969
Location
Mellita, Tunisia
Djerba Zarzis International Airport is located near the village of Mellita on the island of Djerba, off the southeastern coast of Tunisia. It serves as the primary entry point for tourists visiting Djerba, one of Tunisia's most popular holiday destinations, as well as the nearby mainland resort area of Zarzis.
The airport handles a significant volume of charter and scheduled international traffic, particularly from Europe, during the peak summer tourist season. It is one of Tunisia's busiest airports by passenger volume, alongside Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
The airport has undergone infrastructure improvements over the years to cope with seasonal passenger surges, and it plays a vital economic role for the region's tourism-dependent economy.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and rental cars connecting the airport to Houmt Souk and other parts of Djerba, approximately 8 km away.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Djerba include Tunisair, Nouvelair Tunisie, TUI, and various European charter and low-cost airlines such as Transavia and Vueling.
Notable facts
- ›Located on the island of Djerba, the largest island in North Africa.
- ›Primarily serves charter traffic from European countries during the summer tourism season.
- ›The IATA code DJE reflects the airport's association with Djerba island.
- ›Djerba is a UNESCO-listed heritage area, boosting cultural tourism through the airport.
- ›The airport serves both Djerba island and the Zarzis coastal region on the mainland.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
