Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Algiers Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport.
Algiers is three hours behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from AUH to ALG start from 02:50 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 02:50 with Etihad Airways. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your AUH to ALG flight.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Algiers (and then seeing more of Algeria!) is easy with Etihad Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport.
Etihad Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to ALG flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between AUH and ALG:
Istanbul Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Algiers Airport (ALG)
Currently, 195 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 368 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUH to ALG if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights departing from Zayed International Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Algiers Airport (ALG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALG if you have a late Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Algiers Airport rental car and explore Algiers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Algiers Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Algiers Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Algiers Airport to central Algiers has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Algiers Airport (ALG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Algiers. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Zayed International Airport to Algiers Airport for August if you want to go to Algiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AUH to ALG in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Algeria
While Algiers will give you a great introduction to Algeria, there's much more to discover in Boumerdas. About 40 kilometres to the east, this popular city has countless things to see and do, including complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir.
Where to next? Head for Oran. It's roughly 354 kilometres west of Algiers and features highlights including Citadelle de la Casbah and Museum Ahmed Zabana.