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Hammamet

city · Tunisia

Overview

Set in Tunisia, Hammamet is a mid-size town.

It is home to around 106,000 people.

It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Africa.

The nearest airport is Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE), about 40 km away.

Key facts

CountryTunisia
Population106,326
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Nearest airportEnfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE), 40 km
CurrencyTND

Where Hammamet is

Hammamet sits in Tunisia, in the northern part of Africa.

Sousse lies about 64 km to the south, Monastir lies about 72 km to the south and Msaken lies about 75 km to the south.

Getting there

Most visitors arrive by air. Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE) is the closest airport, about 40 km from Hammamet.

Alternative gateways include Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN, 61 km); Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR, 73 km).

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Find flights to Hammamet →arrives NBE (40.2 km away)

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Getting around

The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.

Best time to visit

The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.

For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.

Reasons to visit

A few reasons Hammamet is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through NBE.

Day trips & nearby

Hammamet works well as a base. Within about 74 km you can reach Sousse (64 km to the south); Monastir (72 km to the south); Msaken (75 km to the south); Skanes (71 km to the south); Kalaa Srira (64 km to the south).

Good to know

The currency is the TND (Dinar).

The main language spoken is Arabic.

Clocks run on Africa/Tunis time.

Traffic drives on the right.

How long to stay

Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.

Journeys through here

Where to stay in Hammamet

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Common questions

What is the nearest airport to Hammamet?
Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE) is the closest airport, about 40 km away.
When is the best time to visit Hammamet?
Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
What is near Hammamet?
Sousse is one of the closest places, about 64 km away, with others within day-trip range.
Which country is Hammamet in?
Hammamet is in Tunisia.

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Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.