Direct air links are expanding from Moscow’s Vnukovo airport to Tunisia as Nouvelair unveils a new service targeting the coastal resort of Monastir. The move, reported by the Russian information agency RIA Novosti, cites an official message from the airport and confirms the carrier’s plan to operate nonstops that aim to connect the Russian capital with Tunisia’s sun-drenched destination along the Mediterranean shoreline.
The schedule shows flights twice weekly, with departures on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The service will be operated by an Airbus A320, a workhorse known for reliable, medium-haul performance and comfort for travelers heading to warm weather getaways. Beginning mid-June, Nouvelair Tunisie plans to broaden its Moscow route network by adding the Monastir link, expanding the Tunisian leg of its network that already favors popular leisure corridors in North Africa.
For travelers from Russia, visiting Tunisia remains straightforward from a visa perspective, as no visa is required for short stays. Travel restrictions related to COVID-19 have been lifted, with Tunisia announcing the removal of remaining measures in December 2022. In this context, Nouvelair Tunisie stands as the sole Tunisian airline regularly serving Moscow, presenting a direct connection that complements the carrier’s broader footprint across roughly thirty countries. This network reach underscores Nouvelair Tunisie’s emphasis on linking key tourist corridors with Tunisian gateways, where Monastir serves as a favored hub for beach holidays, historic sites, and regional cuisine.
In related regional aviation developments, the Mauritian diplomatic mission in Moscow reported discussions with Russia’s national carrier, Aeroflot, about potential direct flights that could open in the coming months. The outreach signals ongoing interest from island economies in leveraging Moscow as a hub for broader international connectivity, a trend that could eventually yield more frequent cross‑continental options and increased tourist and business traffic between Africa and Europe via Russia.
Meanwhile, additional routes to Moscow were mentioned by Aero Nomad Airlines, a Kyrgyz carrier, which signaled plans to launch regular services to Moscow by the end of April. This potential expansion would contribute to Moscow’s growing role as a regional aviation crossroads, offering travelers more choices for gateway cities across Eurasia and enabling easier access to both leisure destinations and business centers along the route network.