What is the IATA code for Algiers Airport?

The IATA code for Houari Boumediene is ALG.

Houari Boumediene (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.

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Houari Boumediene

Q: How to reach Algiers Airport from the city?

Metro/Rail: Algiers Metro Line 1 connects the airport to the city center. The station is located near Terminal 1. Frequency is approximately every 12 minutes. Travel time to city center is about 30 minutes. Fare is 50 DZD. Bus: ETUSA operates several bus routes connecting the airport to various parts of Algiers. Route 100 connects to the city center. Fare is approximately 30 DZD. Taxi/Cab: Taxis are available outside all terminals. A pre-paid taxi counter is available. The approximate fare to the city center is 1000-1500 DZD. Distance: 20 km from city center, 25 minutes without traffic, 45 minutes with peak traffic.

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ℹ️ About Houari Boumediene

Houari Boumediene Airport opened in 1924. It is operated by EGSA Alger.

The airport handled approximately 8 million passengers in 2019. Its IATA code is ALG.

It serves as the main airport for Algiers and is a hub for Air Algérie. There are plans for further expansion to increase capacity.

🏢 Terminals

Houari Boumediene Airport has 3 terminals. Terminal 1 is for international flights.

Terminal 2 handles domestic flights. Terminal 3 is for charter flights.

The airport has a total capacity of 20 million passengers per year. Terminal 1 has 18 gates.

Terminal 2 has 8 gates.

🚗 How to Reach Algiers Airport

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Metro/Rail

Algiers Metro Line 1 connects the airport to the city center. The station is located near Terminal 1. Frequency is approximately every 12 minutes. Travel time to city center is about 30 minutes. Fare is 50 DZD.

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Bus

ETUSA operates several bus routes connecting the airport to various parts of Algiers. Route 100 connects to the city center. Fare is approximately 30 DZD.

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Taxi/Cab

Taxis are available outside all terminals. A pre-paid taxi counter is available. The approximate fare to the city center is 1000-1500 DZD.

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Distance

20 km from city center, 25 minutes without traffic, 45 minutes with peak traffic.

🛎️ Airport Facilities

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Lounges

Salon d'Honneur (international departures). Access is typically for business/first class passengers or via lounge membership programs.

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Food & Dining

Restaurants and cafes are available in all terminals, including a few 24-hour options in the public areas of Terminal 1.

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Shopping

Duty-free shops are located in the international departures area of Terminal 1. Several souvenir shops and newsstands are available in the public areas.

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Connectivity

Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the 'Airport Free WiFi' network.

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Banking

ATMs are located in the public areas of all terminals. Currency exchange services are available.

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Medical

A medical clinic is located in Terminal 1. Hours may vary.

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Other

Prayer rooms are available in all terminals. Smoking zones are designated outside the terminal buildings.

🅿️ Parking

Short-term, long-term, and VIP parking options are available. Short-term parking rates are approximately 100 DZD per hour. Long-term parking rates are approximately 800 DZD per day. VIP parking rates are higher.

💡 Tips for Travellers

Purchase metro tickets in advance to avoid queues, especially during peak hours.

Negotiate taxi fares before starting your journey, even when using pre-paid services.

Check which terminal your flight departs from in advance, as terminals are not within easy walking distance of each other.

Use the free airport WiFi to download offline maps and translation apps before leaving the airport.

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