Flying from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Istanbul is two hours ahead of Algiers and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 51 Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, take the 00:30 Turkish Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:55 with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALG to IST flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport offered by this carrier.
Turkish Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ALG and IST:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Lyon Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
Handy information about Algiers Airport (ALG)
Algiers Airport is about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Algiers. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ALG:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Grab a Istanbul Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Algiers Airport to Istanbul Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ALG to IST in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kms (220 miles) east to Ankara to tick off its top attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Izmir is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kms (200 miles) south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.