Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Athens.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ATH to ALG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ATH and ALG include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
At the moment, $148 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $295. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ATH to ALG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from ATH to ALG couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of the departures from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and explore beyond Algiers's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport to the centre of Algiers has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Algiers in April.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATH to ALG sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
You've seen Algiers, now it's time to explore more of Algeria. Travel about 40 kilometres east to Boumerdas to check off its top sights. From Bouloudrome Beach to Aire de Jeux and Frond mère, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Oran is another well-known destination in Algeria and is around 354 kilometres west of Algiers. No trip is complete without a visit to La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.