Ambulance in Hammamet and Yasmine Hammamet: area, hospital, airport and booking details
An address described simply as 'Hammamet' may refer to locations several kilometres apart. For an ambulance to reach the correct place, specify the area, receiving facility and airport if a flight is involved. Based in Monastir, EMS arranges planned patient transport 24/7 and provides a quote before confirmation.
Specify the area: medina, Hammamet North or Yasmine
Hammamet stretches along several kilometres of coastline. Access differs by area:
Medina: narrow streets inside the walls may be inaccessible to vehicles; the ambulance stops near the walls and the crew continues on foot if needed.
Hammamet North: hotels and residences extend towards Nabeul; specify the entrance.
Yasmine Hammamet: complexes around the marina and Medina Mediterranea may have several entrances.
Provide the exact hotel or residence name, building or villa number and a reception meeting point. Outside peak season, check which entrance remains open.
Public hospitals: often in Nabeul
For hospital admission or specialist care, Nabeul is about 15 km from Hammamet, around 20 minutes by road. There are two separate public facilities: Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital and Mohamed Tlatli Regional Hospital. Always specify the exact hospital and ward.
Private clinics may also be selected by the family or insurer. The receiving facility must confirm admission and ward. See our Nabeul ambulance page.
Which airport: Enfidha-Hammamet or Tunis-Carthage?
Enfidha-Hammamet Airport is near Enfidha in Sousse Governorate, about 50 km south of Hammamet and 45 minutes by road via A1. Tunis-Carthage Airport is about 65 km north, around one hour by road, longer in heavy traffic. Check the airport on the ticket.
Provide the flight number and time so departure can be planned around the check-in deadline. Airport wheelchair assistance should be requested from the airline in advance. See airport transfers.
Driving times from Hammamet
Indicative road-only times from central Hammamet:
Nabeul: about 20 minutes.
Enfidha-Hammamet Airport: about 45 minutes.
Tunis and Tunis-Carthage Airport: about 1 hour.
Sousse: about 1 h 10.
Monastir and its airport: about 1 h 30.
Sfax: about 2 h 30.
Add patient loading and handover time. In summer, traffic increases between Hammamet North and Nabeul and in the evening near Yasmine. Morning departures may help.
Travel insurance: what to prepare
If a travel insurer or assistance company covers transport, obtain its written approval before departure. Prepare the case reference, passport name, hotel and room, local contact and any medical documents required by the airline. Confidential clinical information should be exchanged directly with the responsible professionals.
Request a quote
Call +216 48 024 000 or contact EMS via WhatsApp with the area, hotel or residence, destination, date and time. Specify whether the patient travels seated, in a wheelchair, lying down or with oxygen. A coordinator calls back within 10 minutes. See our Hammamet ambulance page, long-distance transport and request a quote.
EMS is a private patient transport service and does not replace SAMU. In a life-threatening emergency, call 190 first.
In a life-threatening emergency or an acute deterioration, contact the competent public emergency services immediately. A request sent by form or WhatsApp does not confirm a transport booking.
Frequently asked questions
Why must I specify the area of Hammamet?+
Because the medina, Hammamet North and Yasmine are several kilometres apart and have different access conditions.
What is the difference between Nabeul's university and regional hospitals?+
They are separate facilities: Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital and Mohamed Tlatli Regional Hospital. Specify the exact hospital and ward.
Is Enfidha-Hammamet Airport in Hammamet?+
No. It is near Enfidha in Sousse Governorate, about 45 minutes by road from Hammamet via A1.
How long does it take from Hammamet to Monastir?+
About 1 h 30 by road, excluding loading and breaks.
Who requests wheelchair assistance at the airport?+
It must be requested from the airline in advance. Then provide flight details to coordinate departure.
