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Gabès Matmata International Airport
Gabès, Tunisia

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Gabès Matmata International Airport
Gabès, Tunisia
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Routes out
2
Destinations
DTTG
ICAO
407 ft
Elevation
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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'.
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Routes
GAE → TOEUG · AT7
GAE → TUNUG · ATR
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