SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, started operating weekly nonstop flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport (NBE) on May 3, 2013. Every Friday, SunExpress (XQ/SXS) brings passengers directly to Tunisia’s popular travel destination located on the Gulf of Hammamet along the country’s northeastern coast.
SunExpress’ regular flight from FRA heads to Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport [ www.enfidhahammametairport.com ], near the cities of Hammamet and Sousse and the villages of Takrouna and Port El Kantaoui. NBE’s location enables passengers to travel conveniently to their holiday resorts so that they can enjoy beautiful beaches and a fascinating Roman heritage quickly after landing in Tunisia. Today, the Roman influence is still visible in the region’s historical streets and buildings.
Sousse’s old town or medina – founded in the 9th century and listed in 1988 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – offers visitors a rich blend of cultures and civilizations stretching from the Phoenicians to the Romans, Byzantium and many others. Enclosed by ramparts dating from the Byzantine period and the Aghlabid dynasty, historic attractions of the old town include the Great Mosque of 850 AD and the monastery fortress, important Muslim monuments, vibrant souks or marketplaces, as well as Christian catacombs from the 3rd century CE.
The nonstop connection from FRA to NBE is mainly offered as a charter flight by tour operators such as Alltours, FTI, REWE, or TUI, or can be booked online on www.sunexpress.com or in any travel agency. One-way and single seat tickets are available beginning at 105.99 euros per person. SunExpress passengers at Frankfurt Airport use the airline’s facilities located in Hall D of Terminal 2, at check-in counters 886-899.
To find out more about Frankfurt Airport’s services, go to www.frankfurt-airport.com .
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- Sousse's old town or medina – founded in the 9th century and listed in 1988 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – offers visitors a rich blend of cultures and civilizations stretching from the Phoenicians to the Romans, Byzantium and many others.
- Enclosed by ramparts dating from the Byzantine period and the Aghlabid dynasty, historic attractions of the old town include the Great Mosque of 850 AD and the monastery fortress, important Muslim monuments, vibrant souks or marketplaces, as well as Christian catacombs from the 3rd century CE.
- The nonstop connection from FRA to NBE is mainly offered as a charter flight by tour operators such as Alltours, FTI, REWE, or TUI, or can be booked online on www.
