$798 Cheap flight deals from Calgary (YYC) to Tunis (TUN)

Calgary International Airport

Finding deals on flights from Calgary, Alberta, doesn't have to be hard. Orbitz.com makes it easy to find fares from several different carriers. Calgary International Airport is the airport that provides international and domestic flight service to Calgary and the surrounding regions. The airport is 11 miles northeast of the center of town. Airlines including Air Canada, British Airways and United Airlines provide service to cities all over the globe, including London, Zurich and Amsterdam. The airport handles more than 12 million passengers a year.

Transportation to Calgary International Airport

Calgary's public transportation system provides service to and from the airport. One of the routes is the Route 300 BRT Airport/City Centre Route. This bus makes limited stops from downtown by way of Centre Street. It operates from 5 a.m. until midnight seven days a week. You can pay with an $8 Calgary Transit boarding pass, or you can pay $8 cash on the bus. If you pay with cash, you need to have exact change. If you take a taxi, you can expect to pay from $40 to $45 if you start from the city center.

Parking Options at the Airport

Short-term parking at the airport is free for the first 30 minutes. After that, it's $6 for every 30 minutes for a daily maximum of $35. There are two long-term parking lots. The daily rates range from $59 to $99 per week depending on the lot you choose.

Dining at the Airport

There are dozens of dining options available at the airport, and they're available day or night. The Great Canadian Bagel in Concourse B is the place to go for fresh coffee and a hearty breakfast. The restaurant is open from first to last flight every day, so it's perfect for an early morning flight. Booking your air ticket through Orbitz.com is a good way to ensure that you're getting great deals on flights from Calgary.

Tunis-Carthage Airport

Booking flights to Tunis is easy with Orbitz.com. Just enter your destination, and Orbitz will recommend flights that fit your needs. Tunis-Carthage Airport, also referred to as Tunis Airport or Carthage International Airport, is the main airport in Tunis and is considered to be the premier airport in the country. It is roughly four miles northeast of the city center. Among the airlines serving Tunis Airport are TunisAir, SevenAir, Nouvelair Tunisia and Tunisavia. Lufthansa and Air France are its major international carriers.

Transportation from the Airport

The SNT bus line provides an easy ride from the airport to the city center. Another bus line, the TUT, offers a more luxurious ride to and from the airport for a slightly higher fare. Car rental services can be booked right at the arrival hall. Arriving passengers can choose from Avis, Budget, Hertz and Sixt. Metered taxis are also available just outside the terminal. Make sure that the meter fare is turned on, otherwise you might pay extra.

Weather in Tunis

The climate of Tunis is typical of the Mediterranean: It's warm and dry during the summer and cold and wet during winter or rainy season. Summer temperatures, especially from April to August, can reach 40 degrees Celsius, but the cool breeze coming from the sea can ease the heat. November through March is the best time to visit the city, as the heat dissipates during these months. A holiday weather planner can be useful before you check into the city.

Major Attractions of Tunis

Most travelers in Tunis visit the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The medina of Tunis comprises of about 700 ancient monuments, mosques, mausoleums, fountains and madrasas that date back to as early as 723 AD. Other major attractions in the city are the Bardo Museum, the ruins of Carthage and the many cathedrals and mosques. Check budget flights to Tunis with Orbitz.com, and discover the ancient history of this fascinating city.