Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers is five hours ahead of Philadelphia and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PHL to ALG flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between PHL and ALG include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is R 3,696. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 8,144. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to ALG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PHL to ALG by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL's address is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to PHL:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Book a hotel close to ALG if you're on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz to explore Algiers and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Algiers. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Algiers. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHL to ALG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many cities in Algeria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Algiers. Around 40 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Algeria, consider Oran, about 354 kilometres west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are among the biggest draws.
