Flying from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is Columbus's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) departing from here.
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Columbus. Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers.
To ensure you catch your flight from Columbus to ALG, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
79.5% of flights that take off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport land at their destination on time.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can arrive at LCK from central Columbus in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 26 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Columbus to ALG flight is far easier when you stay near Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East will put you just a short drive away.
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.14%.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALG if you have a late flight from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and explore beyond Algiers's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Right now, R 4,701 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,117. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Columbus to ALG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport ticket.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Columbus to ALG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is when most people book flights from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). Plan your visit to Algiers in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Columbus to ALG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Algiers
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Algiers right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Houari Boumediene Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Algiers when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Notre Dame d'Afrique followed by Quartier ottoman de la basse casbah and Palace of the Dey.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Algeria waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres east of Algiers, a trip to Setif will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ, Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers, Tiaret is another essential stop in Algeria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret.
