Algiers International Airport, also known as Houari Boumediene Airport, is one of the busiest airports in north Africa and Algeria’s main international air transport hub. The airport is located around 17 kilometres southeast of the city, making it convenient for business travellers and tourists alike. The airport is an excellent starting point for your journey when you fly from Algiers with Qatar Airways.
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Flying from Algiers
Algiers International Airport, also known as Houari Boumediene Airport, is one of the busiest airports in north Africa and Algeria’s main international air transport hub. The airport is located around 17 kilometres southeast of the city, making it convenient for business travellers and tourists alike. The airport is an excellent starting point for your journey when you fly from Algiers with Qatar Airways.
Transportation and parking
Transport from the centre of Algiers is easy, with plenty of buses and taxis available from all parts of the city. The N11 coastal road leads straight to the airport and offers a very scenic drive, while buses take approximately 30 minutes from the centre of the city to drop off points outside the main terminal buildings. Taxis can be booked ahead by your hotel concierge (and in fact this is advisable rather than hailing a cab at the roadside). The journey takes around 25 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic conditions. Allow a little extra time if you are travelling to the airport during morning and evening rush hours. Parking at the airport is available, with both short and long-term car parks close to the terminals, including 5,000 spaces next to the International terminal.
Arriving at the airport
Passengers flying from Algiers with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 1, Hall 1. The large Departure area has 16 passenger gates, so navigating your way around is quite easy. However, security is exceptionally tight at Algiers International Airport, so allow at least two hours before your flight is due to board to clear customs and security checks. There are public lounges and several VIP private lounge areas with business facilities available.
Facilities and amenities
A plentiful choice of food and shopping makes Algiers International Airport very popular with travellers, and there is a large Duty Free shop and other retail outlets throughout the terminals. Food and drink providers offer everything from three-course meals to on-the-go snacks and coffee, as well as light meals and pastries. The airport has several banking outlets and change booths, and pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas. Vouchers to access the internet can be bought from newsagents and coffee shops in the airport.
Arriving in Doha
Book a flight to Doha with Qatar Airways and fly to our hub, Hamad International Airport.
Doha is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Arabian Gulf, where modern innovation meets traditional culture. It is home to an abundance of captivating attractions including mosques, museums, shopping malls and more.
Marked by its crescent-shaped bay, Doha was originally a collection of fishing and pearl diving villages. Today, it boasts a skyline of architectural marvels seen nowhere else in the world.
Tourist attractions
Discover the story of Qatar at Msheireb Enrichment Centre – a barge docked at the Doha Corniche nearby the Sheraton Hotel. It features unique displays that chart the country’s fascinating history and its ongoing plans to build a bright future.
Qatar is also brimming with creative masterpieces, some of which you will find at the Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art. Meander through its hallways to admire a collection of contemporary works from across the Arab world.
Continue exploring Middle Eastern treasures when stopping by Souq Waqif – a charming market at the heart of Doha. Here, you can capture memories at the ancient Al Koot Fort, constructed in 1880.
To bask in panoramic views of the Corniche and beyond, make your way to The Clock Tower, located next to the Grand Mosque. Don’t forget to visit Doha Heritage Village in Al Rumeilia Park, to experience Arabian life in the past.
Travel considerations
Qatar Airways flights to Doha land at Hamad International Airport. You may need a visa depending on your country of origin, length of stay and purpose of travel. Before you fly, check that you comply with all Qatar’s travel and entry requirements.
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