ALG
Houari Boumediene Airport
Algier · AlgeriaICAO DAAG
Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) is an airport serving Algier, Algeria, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 36° 41' 27.6" N, 3° 12' 55.5" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. With 64 direct destinations served by 24 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Algiers (GMT+1).
Destinations
64
Airlines
24
Elevation ft
82/ 25m
Africa/Algiers
GMT+1
Loading map…
Airport Details
IATA Code
ALG
ICAO Code
DAAG
City
Algier
Country
Algeria
Elevation
82 ft
Local Time
07:28 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:36.6910°
Longitude:3.2154°
Popular Routes from ALG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG | Paris, France | 851 mi | 2h 7m | short-haul | 349 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 324 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 133 kg | View |
| MRS | Marseille, France | 478 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 196 kg | View |
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 1,899 mi | 4h 16m | medium-haul | 477 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 1,684 mi | 3h 51m | medium-haul | 423 kg | View |
| CMN | Casablanca, Morocco | 654 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 268 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 3,155 mi | 6h 48m | long-haul | 762 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 598 mi | 1h 38m | short-haul | 246 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 959 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 241 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 1,405 mi | 3h 20m | medium-haul | 353 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ALG
24 active airlines serving Houari Boumediene Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Aigle Azur
ZIFrance
Air Algerie
AHAlgeria
Air France
AFFrance
Air Malta
KMMalta
Alitalia
AZItaly
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Germanwings
4UGermany
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Libyan Arab Airlines
LNLibya
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Air Maroc
ATMorocco
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
Tunisair
TUTunisia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Houari Boumediene Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soummam Airport | BJA | Bejaja | Algeria | 166 km |
| Ech Cheliff Airport | CFK | Ech-cheliff | Algeria | 177 km |
| Ain Arnat Airport | QSF | Setif | Algeria | 197 km |
| Bou Chekif Airport | TID | Tiaret | Algeria | 218 km |
| Palma De Mallorca Airport | PMI | Palma de Mallorca | Spain | 320 km |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | Constantine | Algeria | 309 km |
| Hassi R'Mel Airport | HRM | Tilrempt | Algeria | 417 km |
| Ibiza Airport | IBZ | Ibiza | Spain | 292 km |
Other Airports in Algeria
Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport
AZRAdrar
Rabah Bitat Airport
AAEAnnaba
Batna Airport
BLJBatna
Soummam Airport
BJABejaja
Biskra Airport
BSKBiskra
Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport
BMWBordj Badji Mokhtar
Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport
CBHBéchar
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
CZLConstantine
Djanet Inedbirene Airport
DJGDjanet
Ech Cheliff Airport
CFKEch-cheliff
El Bayadh Airport
EBHEl Bayadh
El Golea Airport
ELGEl Golea
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 36° 41' 27.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 3° 12' 55.5" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 36.691002
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 3.215410
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Algiers
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 07:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 82 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 25 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Houari Boumediene Airport?
The IATA code for Houari Boumediene Airport is ALG, and its ICAO code is DAAG. The airport is located in Algier, Algeria.
How many destinations can you fly to from ALG?
There are 64 direct destinations available from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algier, Algeria.
What airlines fly from ALG?
There are 24 airlines operating from ALG, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Aigle Azur, Air Algerie, Air France, Air Malta, and more.
What timezone is Houari Boumediene Airport in?
Houari Boumediene Airport is in the Africa/Algiers timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Houari Boumediene Airport?
Houari Boumediene Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level.
Dig deeper from ALG
Distance calculator →
Compute distance from ALG to any other airport, with CO₂ and flight time.
Airports in Algeria →
Browse the full list of Algeria airports and their hub rankings.
Airport directory →
Browse the 3,000-plus commercial airports worldwide.
Methodology & sources →
Vincenty on WGS-84, DEFRA 2024, Lee 2021 — every formula and primary source.
Airline alliances →
Star, oneworld, SkyTeam — the alliances that operate most international routes from major hubs.
World's busiest airports →
ACI World 2023 top ten by passenger traffic and where this airport sits in the global rank.
External References
Learn more about Houari Boumediene Airport from these external sources.
Loading globe...
Distance calculator
From ALG → any destination
Or open the full calculator for 3D globe view and recent searches.