Kelaa Kebira
town · Tunisia
Overview
Kelaa Kebira is a town in Tunisia.
Its population is roughly 63,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Africa.
The nearest airport is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), about 23 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Population | 63,264 |
| Timezone | Africa/Tunis |
| Nearest airport | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), 23 km |
| Currency | TND |
Where Kelaa Kebira is
Kelaa Kebira sits in Tunisia, in the northern part of Africa.
Sousse lies about 10 km to the south-east, Monastir lies about 28 km to the east and Msaken lies about 16 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) is the closest airport, about 23 km from Kelaa Kebira.
Alternative gateways include Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 24 km); Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN, 112 km).
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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 Kelaa Kebira is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through MIR.
Day trips & nearby
Kelaa Kebira works well as a base. Within about 28 km you can reach Sousse (10 km to the south-east); Monastir (28 km to the east); Msaken (16 km to the south); Skanes (26 km to the south-east); Kalaa Srira (6 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
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Kelaa Kebira?
- Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) is the closest airport, about 23 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Kelaa Kebira?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Kelaa Kebira?
- Sousse is one of the closest places, about 10 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Kelaa Kebira in?
- Kelaa Kebira is in Tunisia.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.