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Gabès Matmata International Airport

Gabès, Tunisia

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Gabès Matmata International Airport

Gabès, Tunisia

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Southern Tunisia's gateway to the Gulf of Gabès region.

Location

Gabès, Tunisia

Gabès Matmata International Airport (IATA: GAE, ICAO: DTTG) is a regional airport serving the city of Gabès in southern Tunisia. It provides air access to one of Tunisia's key industrial and coastal cities, situated near the Gulf of Gabès on the Mediterranean. The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, primarily connecting the region to Tunis and select international destinations. It plays a supporting role in Tunisia's broader aviation network alongside larger hubs such as Tunis-Carthage and Enfidha-Hammamet. Gabès itself is known for its chemical and phosphate industries as well as proximity to the Matmata troglodyte villages, which attract cultural and adventure tourists. The airport's name reflects this regional identity.

Terminals

The airport operates a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transport between the airport and central Gabès is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles, as formal public transit links are limited.

Airlines here

Tunisair has historically been the primary carrier serving Gabès Matmata International Airport with domestic routes.

Notable facts

›The airport serves both Gabès city and the nearby Matmata region, famous for its Berber troglodyte dwellings.
›Matmata gained international fame as a filming location for the Star Wars franchise.
›The airport supports Tunisia's southern tourism and industrial sectors.
›Gabès is one of the few cities in the world with a coastal oasis, adding ecological significance to the region.
›The ICAO code DTTG follows Tunisia's national prefix 'DT'.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to the Saharan south where desert meets Mediterranean coast

Gabès Matmata International Airport serves the city of Gabès in southeastern Tunisia, offering access to one of the country's most distinctive regions blending oasis landscapes with coastal character. The airport supports both domestic connectivity and limited international traffic, acting as a regional hub for visitors heading toward the troglodyte villages of Matmata and the Saharan interior. Its role has grown in importance as southern Tunisian tourism has expanded beyond the well-trodden northern circuits.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all passenger arrivals, departures, and baggage services for domestic and select international flights.

Ground Transport

Taxis available at the terminal forecourt for city center and regional transfers
Shared louage (intercity shared taxis) connecting Gabès to Sfax, Tunis, and Matmata
Car rental desks available at or near the terminal for independent exploration
Local bus services linking the airport vicinity to Gabès city center

Nearby Hotels

Hôtel Chela Gabès
Hôtel Nejib Gabès
Hôtel Tacapes Gabès
Hôtel Jugurtha Gabès

Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited to a small café and snack counter offering light refreshments and local pastries. The city of Gabès, a short taxi ride away, offers traditional Tunisian restaurants serving couscous, grilled fish, and regional specialties influenced by the oasis and coastal environment. Visitors are advised to explore the medina area for authentic local dining before or after flights.

Traveller Tips

Arrange onward transport to Matmata in advance as taxis at the airport may be limited during off-peak hours
Carry Tunisian dinars in cash as card payment infrastructure at the terminal is minimal
Check flight schedules carefully as the airport has limited daily movements and delays can affect connections
The Gabès oasis and Roman-era site of Tacapes are worth a visit if you have a layover in the city

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Airlines serving this airport

Tuninter

Routes

GAE → TOEUG · AT7

GAE → TUNUG · ATR

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6001 routes

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