Houari Boumediene Airport
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.
About Houari Boumediene Airport
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.
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.
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.
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.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Houari Boumediene Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers, Algeria (Africa), at coordinates 36.700°, 3.210°.
- Its IATA code is ALG and its ICAO code is DAAG.
- Houari Boumediene Airport serves Algiers, Algeria. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Houari Boumediene Airport operates on Africa/Algiers local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Houari Boumediene Airport sits at latitude 36.700° and longitude 3.210°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ALG. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ALG is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ALG on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Dar El Beida, Algiers, Algiers Province, Algeria, the phone number is +213 21 50 91 91, the official website is http://www.egsa-alger.dz. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Algeria. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.