Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, making Algiers five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to ALG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is R 6,238. A round-trip fare is currently R 12,229. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to ALG if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58.21% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Get on the fast track to 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 main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
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 plan your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Algiers. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport for August if you want to visit Algiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to ALG in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many cities in Algeria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Algiers. Around 40 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
Oran is another essential stop in Algeria and is around 354 kilometres west of Algiers. No journey is complete without dropping by La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.
