Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Basel and Algiers share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave enough time to make your BSL to ALG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BSL and ALG include:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is $105. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $211. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BSL to ALG, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BSL to ALG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to EuroAirport Swiss's on-time performance, 76.48% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BSL:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Grab a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and discover Algiers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport to central Algiers has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Algiers. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Houari Boumediene Airport for August if you want to go to Algiers during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BSL to ALG in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Algeria
You've done Algiers, now it's time to explore more of Algeria. Travel about 40 kilometres east to Boumerdas to check off its top attractions. From Bouloudrome Beach to Aire de Jeux and Frond mère, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Algeria, consider Oran, roughly 354 kilometres west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are key reasons to visit.