Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is the main air gateway serving Tahir in northeastern Algeria, giving travelers a practical entry point for the wider Jijel area. Identified by IATA code GJL and ICAO code DAAV, it is classified as a large airport and operates on Algeria time in the Africa/Algiers time zone. For visitors, that means local schedules stay consistent year-round, which helps when planning hotel check-in, onward road travel, or meeting times after arrival.
About Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is the main air gateway serving Tahir in northeastern Algeria, giving travelers a practical entry point for the wider Jijel area. Identified by IATA code GJL and ICAO code DAAV, it is classified as a large airport and operates on Algeria time in the Africa/Algiers time zone. For visitors, that means local schedules stay consistent year-round, which helps when planning hotel check-in, onward road travel, or meeting times after arrival.
Overview
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is the main air gateway serving Tahir in northeastern Algeria, giving travelers a practical entry point for the wider Jijel area. Identified by IATA code GJL and ICAO code DAAV, it is classified as a large airport and operates on Algeria time in the Africa/Algiers time zone. For visitors, that means local schedules stay consistent year-round, which helps when planning hotel check-in, onward road travel, or meeting times after arrival.
Key Facts
- Official name: Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
- Location served: Tahir, Algeria
- Airport codes: GJL and DAAV
- Elevation: 36 ft (11 m) above sea level
- Time zone: Africa/Algiers
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single runway, 17/35, measuring 7,874 feet and surfaced in asphalt, with lighting available for operations in lower-light conditions. For passengers, this points to a facility built to handle regular commercial movements with a straightforward airfield layout, which can make arrivals and departures feel simpler than at more sprawling hubs. Its very low elevation of 36 feet also places it close to sea level, a useful detail for aviation-minded travelers checking conditions before flying.
What This Means For Travelers
For most visitors, Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport works best as a convenient regional arrival point rather than a place to spend extra time, so it is smart to have ground transport plans organized before landing. Knowing the airport codes, local time zone, and runway details can also help when tracking flights, reading booking confirmations, or coordinating pickups. If you are heading to Tahir or nearby coastal areas, this airport offers a clear, direct starting point for the journey.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is located in Jijel, Algeria (Africa), at coordinates 36.800°, 5.880°.
- Its IATA code is GJL and its ICAO code is DAAV.
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport serves Jijel, Algeria. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas 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.
- Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport sits at latitude 36.800° and longitude 5.880°. 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 GJL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GJL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GJL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- 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.