Tunisia Plans $1 Billion Expansion of Carthage Airport to Boost Tourism and Air TravelGet real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...Tunis — Tunisia plans to expand its main international airport in a $1 billion infrastructure project aimed at significantly increasing passenger capacity and supporting the country’s growing tourism sector. The Tunisian transport ministry said the expansion of Carthage International Airport will include the construction of a new terminal covering approximately 80,000 square metres, designed to modernize the facility and increase passenger processing capacity. According to government data, Carthage International Airport handled around 7.2 million passengers in 2024, reflecting a steady recovery in international arrivals. Expanding Carthage Airport is expected to improve Tunisia’s ability to handle future growth in passenger numbers while positioning the country as a more competitive aviation hub.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 09, 2026 17:48 UTC