Travelling from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Ben Bella Airport (ORN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Algiers and Oran are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 43 weekly Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport flights. The 03:45 departure with Airhub Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Airhub Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:00.
To ensure you get on your ALG to ORN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Oran (and then discovering more of Algeria!) is a breeze with Air Algerie. This popular airline offers direct flights from Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport.
Air Algerie is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Among carriers operating ALG to ORN flights, Air Algerie has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALG and ORN:
Barcelona Airport
Marseille Airport
Toulouse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Ben Bella Airport (ORN)
At the moment, $25 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $49. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from ALG to ORN, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ALG to ORN.
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Handy information about Algiers Airport (ALG)
To get to Algiers Airport from central Algiers, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ALG? If you're boarding an early flight from Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Bella Airport (ORN)
If you're getting in on a late Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near ORN:
Getting from Ben Bella Airport (ORN) to central Oran
Ben Bella Airport to the centre of Oran has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Ben Bella Airport (ORN)
The quietest month for a flight from Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Oran based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Algiers Airport to Ben Bella Airport for August if you want to visit Oran during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALG to ORN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers is just one of the many cities in Algeria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Oran. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique, Palace of the Dey and Ruine de Rome Tipaza.
Head 386 kilometres east from Oran and you'll find yourself in Boumerdas, another notable destination in Algeria. Don't leave without exploring complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir.