Flights from Tunis to Spain from 45EUR*

Travel to Spain from Tunis

A short hop of just under 2 hours, from one shore of the Mediterranean to the other, separates Tunis from Barcelona. In all, Vueling flies direct from Tunis to 17 destinations in Spain.

Andalusia and the legacy of al-Andalus will feel the most familiar from Tunis. The big cities, the Mediterranean coast and the islands show other sides of Spain, and the choice between them shapes your trip.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain is part of the Schengen Area, and for Tunisian citizens that means an application to make in advance, ideally several weeks before you travel.

What usually applies to a Tunisian national:

• A Schengen visa, applied for before the trip at the Spanish consulate or embassy in Tunis. Processing times vary with the time of year, and they determine how far ahead you need to start planning.
• A valid passport, with at least 3 months of validity beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous 10 years.
• Proof of accommodation and a return ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
• Travel insurance with medical cover, required in order to apply for the visa.

Requirements change and depend on individual circumstances. Check the current information on Vueling’s travel documents page and with the relevant consulate before you book.

As this flight comes from outside the Schengen Area, you will go through passport control when you land in Spain, at the Schengen entry check. Build that extra time into your plans at the airport.

What to know when you land in Spain

Getting into town. The main gateways have good transport links, so there is no need to book a transfer. Barcelona, just under 2 hours from Tunis: from its airport, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús get you to the centre in under half an hour. In Málaga, the commuter train serves both the city centre and the Costa del Sol, and in Seville the airport bus runs to Santa Justa station.

Mealtimes. Lunch in Spain is served between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner from 21:00, and many kitchens stay closed before then. Plan your sightseeing around these hours and you will not find the restaurants shut.

High-speed rail. With no direct Vueling flight from Tunis to Madrid, the AVE is the link: it joins Barcelona and Madrid in around 2 hours 30 minutes, and lines run from Madrid to Valencia, Málaga and Seville. Stations sit right in the city centres, so you can arrive in one city and head home from another without retracing your steps.

Climate by region. Mediterranean Spain and the south have mild winters and very hot summers, not so different from the Tunisian climate. The north, from Bilbao to Galicia, is cool and rainy in summer too, with mild temperatures, which tends to surprise anyone arriving from North Africa.

Spain uses the euro, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. Plugs are types C and F, at 230V.

What to do in Spain

Andalusia: the legacy of al-Andalus

This is the region travellers from Tunis will find most familiar. Seville has the Real Alcázar, the Giralda, which was a minaret long before it became a bell tower, and courtyards lined with azulejo tiles. Granada adds the Alhambra and the Generalife, while Málaga has the Picasso Museum and the Alcazaba.

City break: Barcelona

In Barcelona, across the Mediterranean from Tunis, Park Güell, the Sagrada Familia and the Gothic Quarter sit alongside a beach inside the city and the Boqueria market on the Ramblas. It is one of the closest gateways from Tunis, and the one that best combines culture and sea without any extra travel.

The Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands

Alicante opens up the Costa Blanca, with Santa Bárbara Castle looking down on the city and the Palmeral of Elche, a World Heritage Site, about half an hour away. Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza are reached directly, with no stopover on the mainland.

The Atlantic north and the Canary Islands

Bilbao, a little further from Tunis than Barcelona, shows off green, rainy Spain, with the Guggenheim and the pintxos of the Casco Viejo, and Santiago de Compostela is where the Camino ends. At the other end of the country, Tenerife, with Mount Teide, and Gran Canaria keep a steady temperature all year round.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

Your fare decides what luggage comes with you from Tunis. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For a long trip, or if you are visiting family, working out your luggage while you book avoids surprises at the check-in desk. Sports equipment and musical instruments have their own conditions. Check the current rules in Vueling’s luggage policy.