Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers is five hours ahead of Detroit and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your DTW to ALG flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DTW and ALG:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is R 4,104. A round-trip fare is currently R 9,273. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DTW to ALG if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Consider booking a hotel close to ALG if you're catching a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and discover Algiers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Algiers. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Algiers based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to ALG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many places in Algeria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Algiers. Around 40 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
If you want to check out another corner of Algeria, consider Oran, roughly 354 kilometres west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are key highlights.
