Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Your EDI to ALG flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between EDI and ALG:
Frankfurt Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is ر.ق. 332. A round-trip plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 645. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to ALG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to ALG.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Reserve a hotel close to ALG if you have a late Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and chase adventure across Algiers and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Algiers. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Algiers in April.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 34ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from EDI to ALG around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
You've seen Algiers, now it's time to discover other parts of Algeria. Travel about 40 kilometres east to Boumerdas to tick off its leading attractions. From Bouloudrome Beach to Aire de Jeux and Frond mère, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 354 kilometres west of Algiers, Oran is another essential stop in Algeria. Start your sightseeing at La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.
