Travelling from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Algiers and Barcelona follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 19 weekly Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 00:00 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. Vueling operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALG to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Vueling has direct flights from Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Vueling.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for ALG to BCN flights is Vueling.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ALG and BCN include:
Madrid Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Handy information about Algiers Airport (ALG)
To reach Algiers Airport from central Algiers, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near BCN:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Barcelona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and explore beyond Barcelona's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Barcelona in March.
Book your flight from Algiers Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you'd like to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALG to BCN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kms (160 miles) away to the west, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kms (250 miles) west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without dropping by Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.