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Overview

Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport is the main air gateway for Béchar in western Algeria, giving travellers a practical arrival point for business trips, regional visits, and onward journeys into the surrounding Saharan landscapes. Identified by IATA code CBH and ICAO code DAOR, it is classified as a medium airport and operates on the Africa/Algiers time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, hotel arrivals, and ground transport plans.

Quick facts

• Serves Béchar, Algeria
• Airport codes: CBH and DAOR
• Airport type: medium airport
• Elevation: 2661 ft (811 m) above sea level
• Runway 06/24: 12245 ft, asphalt
• Runway 18/36: 9840 ft, asphalt

What travellers should know

The airport’s elevation and long asphalt runways reflect a facility built to handle regular operations in a dry desert-region environment, where heat, sun, and seasonal dust can shape the travel experience more than at coastal airports. For visitors, that means it is smart to confirm transport before arrival, keep water handy, and allow a little extra time for arrivals and departures, especially if you are connecting onward into Béchar or travelling farther into southern and western Algeria. Even with a straightforward profile, the airport is an important local hub and a useful starting point for anyone exploring this part of the country.