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Houari Boumediene Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-21 UTC

IATAALG
ICAODAAG
LocationAlgiers, Algeria
Current Local Time UTC+0

Houari Boumediene Airport is Algeria's busiest airport and the main international gateway for Algiers, the national capital. Located in the Dar El Beïda district, it sits approximately 20 km east of the city centre by road. The airport covers 850 hectares and operates two parallel runways of 3,500 metres each.

The facility handled close to 10 million passengers in 2024, placing it among Africa's ten busiest airports. Air Algérie uses it as a primary hub, while Tassili Airlines connects Algiers to domestic destinations. International services are provided by Air France, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and around 20 other carriers.

A rail link opened in 2019 connects the airport to the El Harrach and Agha stations in central Algiers, with trains running every 30 minutes and the journey taking around 20 minutes. The airport was established in 1924 as Maison Blanche aerodrome and was renamed Houari Boumediene in 1980 after the former president of Algeria.

🅿️ Parking

1 option
  • Houari Boumediene Airport

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🚗 Car Rentals

18 options
  • Leticia Rent Car
  • CAR ONLINE
  • Avis
  • Sahraoui Location
  • Rahim Car
  • Deficar
  • Taltour
  • AutoRentDz
  • ARC (Algeria Rent Car)
  • Azimut CAR
  • Rapide Car
  • Hertz
  • Safar El Amir
  • Aymen Car Services
  • Location Voiture Alger
  • Location Voiture DZ
  • QualiCar Algeria
  • FREE CAR

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🛋️ Lounges

2 options
  • Air Algérie
  • Aéroport d'Alger

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🏨 Hotels

8 options
  • Hyatt Regency
  • Atlantis Hotels
  • Mercure
  • Marriott
  • M Suite Hotel
  • Residence Inn by Marriott
  • Best Night 2
  • Golden Tulip Royaume

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🚇 Public Transport

2 options

Find 2 public transport options at Houari Boumediene Airport.

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🛫 Terminals

3 terminals
  • Terminal 1Domestic

    Air Algérie, Tassili Airlines

  • Terminal 2Mixed

    Air Algérie

  • Terminal 4International

    Air Algérie, Air France, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Iberia, ITA Airways, Royal Jordanian

🏙️ Nearby cities

1 city
  • Algiers20 km west

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 20249.2M
Runways2
Opened1924
Coordinates36.69°, 3.21°
Operated ByEGSA Alger (Établissement de Gestion de Services Aéroportuaires d'Alger)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Houari Boumediene Airport?

Houari Boumediene Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ALG, ICAO: DAAG. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Houari Boumediene Airport located?

Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers, Algeria. The airport coordinates are 36.6939°, 3.2145°.

What services are available at Houari Boumediene Airport?

Houari Boumediene Airport offers: 1 parking options, 18 car rental companies, 2 lounges, 8 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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