Algiers Airport (ALG) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Algiers17.0km
Distance to Bordj el Kiffan6.5km
Most popular destinationJohannesburg

About Algiers Airport

  • Located in Algiers Province, Algiers Airport is a main airport for people travelling to and from Algiers.

  • As a major gateway to the wider region, the airport operates as a hub for nearby cities like Boumerdas and Bab Ezzouar.

  • These are some of the leading airlines at Algiers Airport to keep in mind when booking:

  • Wrapping up your time in Algiers? Here are some of the destinations you can get to on a direct flight from Algiers Airport:

    • Paris

    • Istanbul

    • Oran

    • Constantine

    • Marseille

  • July, August, and September are the busiest months for arrivals at Houari Boumediene Airport. July and August bring a wave of Algerian diaspora returning home for summer, while September extends the peak as families wrap up extended visits before the school year resumes.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months for arrivals at Houari Boumediene Airport. These winter and early spring months follow the holiday season, when diaspora travel subsides and cooler, wetter conditions across northern Algeria keep overall visitor numbers low.

How to get from Algiers Airport to Algiers

  • The SNTF suburban train is one way to reach the city centre once you've walked out of Algiers Airport arrivals. It usually takes around 20 minutes to get to Agha, a major stop on the line.

  • Buses are available from the airport to central Algiers. Jump on the ETUSA Line 39 and travel to a hub like Audin in about 30 minutes.

  • Whether you choose a rideshare service or a taxi, the drive from Algiers Airport into Algiers usually takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Algiers Airport from Algiers

  • Booked a Algiers Airport departure? Take the SNTF suburban train from a central Algiers hub like Agha. It'll have you there in around 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, catch the ETUSA Line 39. Get on at Audin and it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport.

  • Whether you're driving from central Algiers or a friend drops you off, it should take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport.

  • The most common way to get to Houari Boumediene Airport from Algiers is by taxi, which you can pick up across the city. Private hire cars and app-based services also operate in Algiers, and some hotels run their own shuttle transfers for guests.

Algiers Airport facilities

  • Algiers Airport operates across two terminals.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, you won't go hungry before takeoff. The airport also has sit-down restaurants.

  • You can work in a quick shop stop before your flight. Swing by the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, and souvenirs and gifts if you're in the mood to spend.

  • Got time to kill before your flight? You may be able to use an airport lounge for a comfier wait. Airport lounges and Business and first class lounges are available at Algiers Airport.

  • There are several options for parking at Algiers Airport. Here are the main types:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Algiers Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Algiers Airport or an early departure, Hyatt Regency Algiers Airport is built around convenience. It's just 2 kilometres away and features a safe deposit box, a shower, and bathrobes.

  • Roughly 3 kilometres from the airport, M Suite Hotel is another option nearby. A banqueting service, luggage storage, and a lift are among its amenities.

  • Or make the night before or after your flight easier at Hotel Best Night 2. From the airport, it's about 3 kilometres away and offers a restaurant, a business centre, a 24-hour front desk, and more.

Car rental options near Algiers Airport

Algiers Airport FAQs

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Algiers Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Algiers Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Algiers Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Algiers Airport’s departure lounge.

M Suite Hotel is the highest-rated hotel near Algiers Airport, just 2.9km away. Other great hotels nearby include Hotel Best Night 2 (3.8km from the airport), and HOSTEL LE Prince (2.4km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Algiers Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Algiers Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Algiers Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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