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Houari Boumediene Airport
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Houari Boumediene Airport

IATA · ALGICAO · DAAGServing Algiers

About ALG

Overview

Houari Boumediene Airport is the primary international gateway for Algiers, the capital of Algeria, located approximately 20 kilometres east of the city centre in the Dar El Beïda district. It serves as the busiest airport in Algeria and a key hub for air travel across North Africa and into Europe, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. The airport has operated in its current form since the 1970s.

Terminals & Runways

The airport operates two main terminals: Terminal 1 handles international traffic while Terminal 2 is primarily used for domestic routes. Two runways serve the airfield, oriented to accommodate prevailing regional winds. The airport operates on a near-continuous schedule, though some overnight restrictions apply. Expansion and modernisation works have been undertaken periodically to address growing regional demand.

Airlines

Air Algérie is the dominant national carrier and primary hub operator at Houari Boumediene. Tassili Airlines serves as a secondary Algerian operator focusing on domestic and energy-sector routes. Major European carriers including Air France, Lufthansa, and British Airways maintain scheduled services, alongside Middle Eastern and African carriers connecting Algiers to broader international networks.

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