How to find cheap flights to Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)
£148 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to BLJ, the lowest fare is £60.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to BLJ rises or falls.
It's generally recommended to book about 11 months before you plan to depart. That's when you're most likely to get the best price on tickets to Batna, where Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Batna. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes usually cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport.
Best time to go to Batna
April is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Batna.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to BLJ that suits your itinerary and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to BLJ. Go then if you're eager to experience Batna at its liveliest.
December is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Batna then.
With averages of between 18ºC and 37ºC, July is when Batna is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -1ºC to 11ºC.
With three days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Batna.
March brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around seven days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Travelling to Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and board a direct flight to Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport. Air Algerie flies straight to Batna.
Think about booking your BLJ plane ticket with Air Algerie. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 38% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
You'll be landing in the UTC+1 timezone at BLJ.
Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport is located in Batna, Batna Province, Algeria.
Getting to central Batna from Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)
Central Batna is about 19 kms (12 miles) from BLJ.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to BLJ.
Expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Batna:
Batna highlights
These top sights have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Batna:
Timgad: Located around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) east of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Imedhghassen Mausée royal de numedie: Looking for more reasons to visit Batna? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 2 kms (1 mile) northeast of the city centre.
How to get to Constantine from Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)
The nearby city of Constantine is about 97 kms (60 miles) from BLJ. Reaching the centre by ride-share or taxi will take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Travelling from Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ) to Biskra
Biskra is about 113 kms (70 miles) from Mostepha Ben Boulaid Airport if you're going in that direction.
It'll take you 2 hours 25 minutes or so to drive to Biskra.
Explore more of Algeria
Another city in Algeria that earns its place on your itinerary is Constantine. From Batna, it's around 72 kms (45 miles) north and serves up highlights like Palais d'Ahmed Bey and Grande Mosquée de Constantine. Find time for Pont Sidi M’Cid too. Constantine Mohammed Boudiaf Airport (CZL) is the key arrival point for this city.
Expand your adventure to Biskra, which is roughly 113 kms (70 miles) southwest of Batna. Regional Museum of the sixth state of the historic Colonel Mohammed Shabani, House of Culture Mohammad Eid Al Khalifa and Zoo Biskra give you plenty of reason to visit. You can get to this city by flying into Biskra Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK).