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Houari Boumediene Airport public transport guide

Algiers4 routesUpdated 2026-08-28

Getting to and from Houari Boumediene Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Houari Boumediene Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of public transport options to choose from — two in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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ETUSA

ETUSA (Entreprise de Transport Urbain et Suburbain d'Alger) is Algiers' state public bus operator, running urban and suburban bus services throughout the metropolitan area. Three dedicated lines connect Houari Boumediene Airport to central Algiers: Line 39 to Place Audin, Line 100 to Place des Martyrs, and Line 178 to the Caroubier intercity bus terminal.

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Ligne 39 — Aéroport / Place Audin

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Bus route connecting Houari Boumediene Airport to Place Maurice Audin in central Algiers, serving the eastern and central urban zones.

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Aéroport Houari BoumedienePlace Maurice Audin

Ligne 100 — Aéroport / Place des Martyrs

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Direct airport shuttle bus (aéro-ville) connecting Houari Boumediene Airport to Place des Martyrs in the historic Kasbah district, with stops at Gare Routière du Caroubier and metro station Tafourah–Grande Poste.

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Aéroport Houari BoumedieneGare Routière du CaroubierTafourah – Grande PostePlace des Martyrs
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Ligne 178 — Aéroport / Gare Routière du Caroubier

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Bus route connecting Houari Boumediene Airport directly to the Gare Routière du Caroubier (Kharouba intercity bus station), providing onward connections across Algeria.

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Aéroport Houari BoumedieneGare Routière du Caroubier (Kharouba)
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Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF)

SNTF is Algeria's national railway operator and provides suburban (banlieue) rail services connecting Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) with central Algiers and nearby suburbs. The operator runs regular commuter/automotrice trains that stop at the airport station and link it with major Algiers stations such as Alger (Agha), El Harrach and Bab Ezzouar as part of the Algiers suburban rail network.

Routes (1)

Banlieue d'Alger – Aéroport (Alger (Agha) ↔ Aéroport Houari Boumediene)

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Suburban (banlieue) SNTF train service linking Aéroport Houari Boumediene with central Algiers and nearby suburban stations. Services are operated by automotrice (commuter) trains on the Algiers suburban network and call at principal stations including Bab Ezzouar, Dar El Beida and El Harrach before reaching Alger (Agha). Multiple scheduled daily trains provide direct rail access to/from the airport station.

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Aéroport Houari Boumediene (ALG)Bab EzzouarEl HarrachAlger (Agha)
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