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Gafsa Ksar International Airport

Gafsa, Tunisia

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Gafsa Ksar International Airport

Gafsa, Tunisia
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DTTF
ICAO
1060 ft
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Tunisia's southern desert gateway serving Gafsa region.

Location
Gafsa, Tunisia
Gafsa Ksar International Airport (IATA: GAF, ICAO: DTTF) is a public airport serving Gafsa, a city in west-central Tunisia known for its phosphate mining industry. The airport provides essential air connectivity to this inland region, linking it to the capital Tunis and select international destinations. The airport serves a relatively modest volume of passengers given the regional nature of Gafsa's economy and population. It primarily supports domestic traffic and occasional charter or seasonal international flights. The surrounding region's phosphate industry and tourism to nearby ancient sites contribute to some travel demand. Ground infrastructure at the airport is limited, reflecting the smaller scale of operations typical of regional Tunisian airports. Tunisair has historically been the dominant carrier operating routes through this facility.
Terminals
The airport operates a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Taxis are the main form of ground transport between the airport and central Gafsa city.
Airlines here
Tunisair is the primary carrier serving Gafsa Ksar International Airport with domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the phosphate-rich Gafsa governorate of west-central Tunisia.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes, most notably to Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
  • ›The airport's ICAO code DTTF follows Tunisia's national prefix 'DT'.
  • ›Gafsa is one of the oldest cities in the world, adding historical significance to the region.
  • ›Seasonal or charter international flights have occasionally supplemented domestic services.
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Gateway to Tunisia's ancient phosphate heartland and Saharan horizons

Gafsa Ksar International Airport serves the industrial city of Gafsa in west-central Tunisia, a region historically significant for its phosphate mining and ancient Capsian civilization. The airport functions primarily as a domestic and occasional charter hub, connecting this remote interior city with Tunis and limited regional destinations. Its modest scale reflects the city's role as an administrative and mining centre rather than a major tourism draw.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic and international arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the terminal exit for city centre transfers
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators in Gafsa city
  • Shared louage (intercity shared taxi) services connecting to Tunis and nearby towns
  • Hotel shuttle transfers bookable through select local accommodations
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Gafsa
  • Hotel Jugurtha Palace
  • Hotel Maamoun
  • Hotel Khalfallah
Dining

Food options inside the airport are limited to a small café offering light snacks, pastries, and beverages. Travellers are advised to explore Gafsa city centre for local Tunisian cuisine including couscous, brik, and regional specialities before departing. Several small restaurants and cafés are found within a short taxi ride from the terminal.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small and security queues can be unpredictable around flight times.
  • Carry sufficient Tunisian dinars as ATM facilities at the airport are limited.
  • Pre-arrange your taxi or transfer in advance as taxis are not always plentiful outside flight hours.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as services to and from Gafsa can be infrequent and subject to seasonal changes.

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Tuninter
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Routes

GAF → GAEUG · ATR
GAF → TOEUG · AT7
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