Travelling from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) begins with finding the best airport to take off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to ALG.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to ALG flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport flight:
Flights departing from YXX arrive at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near ALG and get cosy, quick:
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Currently, R 7,565 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,886. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to ALG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). Plan your visit to Algiers in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Vancouver to ALG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Algiers
Start your Algiers trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Houari Boumediene Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Notre Dame d'Afrique and Quartier ottoman de la basse casbah are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Algiers to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Palace of the Dey.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Algeria just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres east of Algiers, a trip to Setif will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ, Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers, Tiaret is another essential stop in Algeria. Experience major highlights starting with Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret.
