Paris to Tunis Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation
Paris–Tunis is one of France's busiest North Africa routes, operated by Tunisair, Air France and Transavia. A 3+ hour delay or cancellation within 14 days entitles you to €400 per person. Even Tunisair must pay EU261 on Paris departures.
Quick answer
Distance Paris–Tunis: ~1,750 km → medium-haul tier. Compensation: €400 per person. Tunisair covered on Paris departure only (non-EU carrier). Air France and Transavia covered both directions.
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Route Facts
- Distance: ~1,750 km — medium-haul tier (1,500–3,500 km)
- Paris airports: CDG (Charles de Gaulle), Orly
- Tunis airport: Tunis-Carthage International (TUN)
- Compensation: €400 per person
- France limitation period: 5 years
Airlines and EU261 Coverage
| Airline | EU261 coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisair (TU) | EU departures only | Tunisian carrier (non-EU) — EU261 applies only for departures from Paris, not for Tunis departures. |
| Air France (AF) | Both directions | French EU carrier — EU261 applies both Paris departures and Tunis departures on AF. |
| Transavia France (TO) | Both directions | French EU carrier — EU261 applies both directions. |
| Nouvelair (BJ) | EU departures only | Tunisian charter carrier — EU261 on Paris departures; not on Tunis departures. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much compensation is owed for Paris–Tunis?
Paris to Tunis-Carthage International is approximately 1,750 km — medium-haul tier (1,500–3,500 km). Under EU261, you are entitled to €400 per person for a 3+ hour arrival delay or cancellation within 14 days. Note: many Paris–Tunis routes also stop in French overseas territories — if your itinerary includes such a stop, the relevant distance is from Paris to your final destination.
Does Tunisair have to pay EU261 compensation for Paris–Tunis delays?
Yes — for flights departing from Paris. Tunisair is a Tunisian (non-EU) carrier, but EU261 Article 3(1)(a) covers all carriers on departures from EU airports. A Tunisair Paris CDG → Tunis delay of 3+ hours at arrival entitles you to €400 per person. For the return Tunis → Paris on Tunisair, EU261 does not apply (non-EU carrier, non-EU departure).
What if Tunisair rejects my EU261 claim in French?
Tunisair's registered EU261 point of contact is in France. The DGAC (Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile) is France's enforcement body. The Médiateur du Tourisme et du Voyage provides free ADR in France. You can communicate in French or English. If Tunisair fails to engage, the French enforcement framework compels compliance.
My Air France Paris–Tunis flight was delayed 5 hours — what am I entitled to?
At 5+ hours: (1) €400 flat-rate compensation per person; (2) care rights — meals, refreshments, hotel if overnight required; (3) the right to abandon the journey and claim a full refund if you choose not to travel at 5+ hours. Submit your claim to Air France customer relations. Air France is a generally cooperative payer on straightforward delay claims.
Can I claim for delays on Paris to Sfax, Monastir or Djerba flights too?
Yes — the same EU261 rules apply. Paris to Sfax (SFA) ~1,800 km, Paris to Monastir (MIR) ~1,750 km, Paris to Djerba (DJE) ~1,800 km — all medium-haul tier, €400 compensation. The carrier rules are the same: EU carriers both directions, non-EU carriers (Tunisair, Nouvelair) on Paris departure only.
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