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ALG Houari Boumediene Airport

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Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) serves Algiers, about 12 km east of Algiers. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAALG
ICAODAAG
ServesAlgiers
From centre12 km
Non-stop65
Airlines22
TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
Elevation25 m

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The airport in numbers

Houari Boumediene Airport — facts & history

We pulled Houari Boumediene Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 8.0M passengers in 2018.

Opened
1924
102 years ago
Passengers / year
8.0M
as of 2018
Elevation
25 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
EGSA Alger
Passengers per year, 1999–2018

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport to Algiers

The airport is about 12 km east of Algiers, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 minmetered
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Houari Boumediene Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Algier ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Houari Boumediene Airport

Non-stop flights to about 65 destinations, operated by 22 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Algerie · Aigle Azur · Iberia Airlines · Air France · British Airways · Emirates · Alitalia · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Air Malta · Royal Air Maroc

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Houari Boumediene Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Houari Boumediene Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Algier shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Houari Boumediene Airport to the centre of Algiers?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 12 km east of Algiers, about 26 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Houari Boumediene Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Houari Boumediene Airport to Algiers?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Houari Boumediene Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Houari Boumediene Airport?
About 65 destinations, including Paris, Marseille, Barcelona, Paris. 22 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Houari Boumediene Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Houari Boumediene Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Houari Boumediene Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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