Travelling from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Algiers.
Flights from ALG to IST start from 00:20 — the earliest with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:30 with Airhub Airlines. Overall, there are 56 weekly Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ALG to IST flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airhub Airlines is your gateway to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Airhub Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALG and IST:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Currently, £80 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £132. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from ALG to IST. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
To get to Houari Boumediene Airport from central Algiers, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near ALG? If you've booked an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the most popular month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Istanbul in February.
When reserving your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Istanbul, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ALG to IST in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Istanbul. Around 220 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
Izmir is another favourite destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 200 miles south-west of Istanbul. No trip is complete without a visit to Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square.