Flying from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Houston. Explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) when reserving your flight from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Houston. Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to ALG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Houston to ALG departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Houston to ALG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport are known for their punctuality, with 81.06% of them arriving as expected.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Pick up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and discover Algiers and beyond with your own wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
$725 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport. A return flight starts at $944. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to ALG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). August is the busiest month to travel to Algiers. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Houston to ALG flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Algiers
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Houari Boumediene Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Algiers:
Your Algiers trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that are worth your time include Notre Dame d'Afrique, Quartier ottoman de la basse casbah and Palace of the Dey.
Explore more of Algeria
Setif is just one of the many places in Algeria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Algiers. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ, Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Algeria, head for Tiaret, about 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers. Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret are among its highlights.
