Flying from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) departing from here.
Algiers is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Philadelphia to ALG, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Philadelphia to ALG with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and ALG include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
PHL is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Philadelphia International Airport:
78.93% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to ALG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Trenton-Mercer Airport make it to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ALG:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and explore beyond Algiers's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
At the moment, 296 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 701 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Philadelphia to ALG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Philadelphia to ALG.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
April is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Algiers based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Philadelphia to ALG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Algiers
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Houari Boumediene Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Algiers:
Notre Dame d'Afrique and Quartier ottoman de la basse casbah are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Algiers must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Palace of the Dey.
Explore more of Algeria
Setif is just one of the many cities in Algeria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Algiers. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ, Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Algeria, head for Tiaret, roughly 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers. Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret are among the biggest draws.