Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 50 minutes.
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, making Algiers two hours behind Jeddah.
Flights from JED to ALG start from 01:20 — the first with Airhub Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:55 with Saudia. Overall, you can take your pick of 17 weekly King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your JED to ALG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Algiers (and then other destinations in Algeria) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
Airhub Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers JED to ALG flights, with 74.44% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. These are the top stopovers between JED and ALG:
Cairo International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is R 3,011. A round-trip ticket right now is R 5,547. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from JED to ALG, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Landing cheap flights from JED to ALG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near JED:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Book a hotel near ALG if you're on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and find adventure across Algiers and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
From Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The quietest month for a flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Algiers based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to ALG in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many cities in Algeria waiting to be explored after you've seen Algiers. Around 40 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
Oran is another well-known destination in Algeria and is around 354 kilometres west of Algiers. No trip is complete without a visit to La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.