Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, making Algiers one hour behind Cairo.
Each week, there are 26 Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, take the 03:15 Airhub Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:50 with EgyptAir.
Give yourself enough time to make your CAI to ALG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airhub Airlines is your ticket to exploring Algiers (and maybe even some other great corners of Algeria!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Airhub Airlines.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates CAI to ALG flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and ALG:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
£112 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Return flights start at £125. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from CAI to ALG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is about 13 miles from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CAI:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Book a hotel close to ALG if you're on a late Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and discover Algiers and beyond with your own wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
From Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Algiers in April.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to ALG in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many places in Algeria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Algiers. Around 25 miles away to the east, well-known attractions include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Algeria, consider Oran, roughly 220 miles west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are highlights.