Book flights from Beijing to Algiers with Qatar Airways
When you book flights from Beijing to Algiers with Qatar Airways, you can look forward to a journey that’s both comfortable and pleasurable. Dine on fine cuisine, and relax in comfort in our spacious cabins. With an attentive cabin crew to look after you all the way to your destination, enjoy the best of air travel from the moment you step on board until the moment you land.
Algiers is the capital of a vast swathe of North Africa and has numerous historic and cultural attractions. At the heart of this attractive port city is the Casbah, a maze of streets on a steep hill that boasts many of Algiers’ most interesting buildings, including original Ottoman mansions. The National Museum of Antiquities has exhibitions on the history of the city going back to ancient times, and the main post office, the Grande Poste, was designed in the Moorish style.
Flying from Beijing
Book a flight from Beijing with Qatar Airways and you’ll fly from one of the busiest international airports in the world. Situated around 32km from the city centre and ranked as the second busiest airport for passengers in the world, this modern, efficient airport has an excellent safety record and a reputation for outstanding passenger care. The focus (primarily due to the sheer volume of traffic) is on efficiency, and passengers are able to check in within minutes of arriving, making it a pleasant departure point for international travel and particularly popular with business travellers on tight schedules.
Transportation and parking
The airport is extensive, with three large terminals, regular shuttles run between the terminals and parking areas. The Beijing Subway's Airport Express runs to T2 and T3 and takes around 20 minutes from the city centre. Shuttles run between the major hotels and the airport and are remarkably efficient and regular. It takes approximately 45 minutes from the centre of Beijing to the airport by shuttle. Taxis are plentiful, but as many drivers do not speak English it is best to ask your hotel concierge to book a taxi for you. Taxi journeys take approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. Parking at the airport is provided for both short and long-term stays, but proportional to the size of the airport, spaces are limited.
Arriving in Beijing
Passengers flying from Beijing with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 3 Concourse E. While T3 is huge, it is incredibly well organised and run, so passengers should have no difficulty checking in and clearing security checks. This ultra-modern terminal has everything passengers need, including exclusive lounges for business and first-class passengers, and electrical power points next to every chair in the Departure waiting areas.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities at the airport are exceptional, particularly in the main Terminal - 3. Terminal 3 has 243 elevators, escalators or moving walkways, so getting around is easy. The surroundings are incredibly modern, yet there is the tranquillity of an indoor garden in the heart of the terminal for a chance to get some peace and quiet before your flight leaves. Food and drink options include tea houses, fast food restaurants and traditional Chinese cuisine, as well as international restaurants. The shopping court is outstanding, offering everything from Duty Free through to traditional Chinese goods for those last-minute souvenirs.
Arriving in Algiers
Algeria’s capital is a Mediterranean masterpiece of old meets new. With a growing presence on the international trade map, the city is the economic and financial centre of the country, relying heavily on the popular North African tourist trade. The city boasts a range of cultural attractions, including its citadel, locally known as The Casbah, which sits alongside newly built skyscrapers, showing how a one-thousand-year-old city has one foot in its rich past and another in the future.
Fly to Algiers with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover an eclectic, vibrant and energetic city that welcomes visitors from around the world with open arms. Its determination to progress means that Algiers is also a great city for entrepreneurs who want to do business in North Africa, while its cultural heritage is still significant to the entire Mediterranean region.
Tourist Attractions
The Casbah has to be the single most important draw for tourists visiting the city. This 17th century warren of twisting, turning alleyways, streets and marketplaces captures the true spirit of the city at its core. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the place to go if you want to find a bargain or indulge in a spot of haggling. Take the time to wander down the side streets where you’ll find local cafés serving some of the best coffee you’ll ever taste.
Algiers has some historically important mosques that are well worth visiting for their beautiful artwork and sense of serenity in the middle of what can be a very busy, noisy city. The Ketchaoua Mosque was constructed in 1794 by the Dey Baba Hassan, while the El Djedid Mosque is even older, constructed by the Turks in 1660. But it’s the El Kebir Mosque that is the oldest in the Casbah, and a place of peace and contemplation.
The Palais des Raïs is a row of waterfront houses that have been joined together and now house the Centre des Arts et de la Culture. Constructed in the 1750s, the Palais is now one of the most popular exhibition spaces in Algiers, showcasing new and upcoming African artists as well as internationally renowned art collections.
Travel Considerations
Flights to Algiers with Qatar Airways land at Houari Boumediene Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Algiers please check the visa and passport requirements.