Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport Guide (ALG)
The airport is located about 17km (10.5 miles) southeast of central Algiers.
Houari Boumediene Airport serves the Algerian capital, Algiers, and is located 17km (10.5 miles) southeast of the city centre. Our Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport guide includes important contact information as well as details relating to public transportation routes to and from the terminal services and accommodation options nearby.
The quickest route from central Algiers to the airport is through the N11. Follow this route to the Pénétrante de l’aéroport Houari Boumedien, which leads to the airport terminal. The total drive time to the airport from central Algiers is approximately 30 minutes.
Public Transport
Bus: “Aero-ville” shuttle buses operated by Etusa (www.etusa.dz) run between the airport and the city centre. Buses No. 100, 39 and 178 serve the airport. The travel time to central Algiers is approximately 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased on the bus for 50 Algerian Dinars.
Taxi: Cabs are available outside of Hall 2. Taxis do not have metres, so agree on a fare with your driver before you start your journey.
Terminal facilities
Banking facilities offering currency exchange services are available at the airport. ATMs are also available throughout the terminals.
Paid-for Internet access is available at the airport. Vouchers to access the Internet can be purchased from on-site newsagents and coffee shops. Public telephones and a post office are also available.
Duty-free shopping is available, offering passengers goods like souvenirs, magazines, and perfume.
Luggage trolleys are provided at the airport. For lost and found queries, consult the main information desk.
Airport facilities
There are currently no meeting facilities at the airport. Both the main passenger terminals (1 and 2) have VIP lounges. More extensive business facilities, as well as conference rooms, are available at nearby hotels, including the Mercure Alger Aéroport (tel: +213 21 245 970; mercure.accorhotels.com).
This luxury 5-star hotel sits on the coast a little farther from the airport than other hotels, but it's still easy to reach thanks to a complimentary shuttle service. Enjoy the hotel’s spa, fitness centre, and dining options.
The Palace Appart Hotel is 15-minute drive away from the airport in a popular coastal tourist area, and offers meetings facilities, a restaurant, bar, spa centre and a fitness centre.
Also located within a short drive of the airport is the Ibis Alger Aéroport, which offers guests a complimentary shuttle service to the terminal entrance. The hotel has a total of 264 rooms, a bar and a restaurant.
The Mercure offers a free shuttle service to the airport, which is only a five minute drive away. The hotel has three restaurants, an outdoor pool, fitness centre with sauna, several bars and multiple function rooms that can be used for meetings or events.
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