Flying from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). Check out your options for departing Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Algiers is five hours ahead of Toronto. Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Toronto to ALG.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to ALG flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
From central Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ALG:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
$599 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport. A return flight starts at $951. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Toronto to ALG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). August is the busiest month to visit Algiers. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
When booking your Toronto to ALG flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Houari Boumediene Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Algiers
After booking your flight from Toronto 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:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Notre Dame d'Afrique, Quartier ottoman de la basse casbah and Palace of the Dey are top attractions which should be on every Algiers itinerary.
Explore more of Algeria
You've done Algiers, now it's time to discover other corners of Algeria. Journey around 209 kilometres east to Setif to check off its popular sights. From La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ to Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers, Tiaret is another essential stop in Algeria. No visit is complete without checking out Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret.
