Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.
Leave plenty of time to catch your EWR to ALG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between EWR and ALG:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
£183 is the best price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Return flights start from £383. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from EWR to ALG, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of all flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is around 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to EWR? If you've booked an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Explore without limits with a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and venture far and wide through Algiers and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport is roughly 11 miles from the centre of Algiers. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Algiers based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EWR to ALG in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many cities in Algeria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Algiers. Around 25 miles away to the east, top sights here include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
Oran is another sought-after destination in Algeria and is around 220 miles west of Algiers. No trip is complete without visiting La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.
