Travelling from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Istanbul. Explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when planning your flight from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport flight.
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), with 50 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from IST to ALG is the 1:30am Airhub Airlines option. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 9:50pm with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to ALG, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean 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 keep to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) operate from here.
Turkish Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport departing from IST.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Turkish Airlines from IST to ALG.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to ALG leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) flight ticket out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Work out whether leaving from SAW works best for your plans.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to ALG can be booked with AJet.
AJet is the top choice for passengers flying from SAW to ALG.
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport, check out these options when taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
You can reach SAW from the centre of Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to ALG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ALG and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and discover Algiers and beyond with your own wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Currently, Rs25,125 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs48,573. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to ALG.
The best month for finding cheap Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). August is the most popular month to visit Algiers. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Lock in an Istanbul to ALG flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Algiers to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC and 19ºC.
More about Algiers
Start your Algiers trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Houari Boumediene Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Algiers visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring 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 explored after you've seen Algiers. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ, Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers, Tiaret is another essential stop in Algeria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret.