Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Algiers Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Algiers is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LGW to ALG start from 06:30 — the first with British Airways. The latest departure is at 17:15 with British Airways. In total, there are six weekly London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LGW to ALG flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring Algiers (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Algeria!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport offered by this popular airline.
British Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a reliable 81.97% of services landing on schedule, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to ALG flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and ALG:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Algiers Airport (ALG)
R 1,087 is the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,066. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to ALG, reserve your trip eight months before your departure date.
January is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from LGW.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Algiers Airport (ALG)
Reserve a hotel near ALG if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Algiers Airport rental car and explore Algiers and beyond with your own wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Algiers Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Algiers Airport (ALG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Algiers. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Algiers Airport for August if you want to explore Algiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ALG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
See the best of Algiers, then set your sights on other awesome corners of Algeria. Travel east to Boumerdas, around 40 kilometres away. Complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir offer a great introduction to the city.
Where to next? Travel to Oran. It's about 354 kilometres west of Algiers and is known for highlights including Citadelle de la Casbah and Museum Ahmed Zabana.