Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IAD to ALG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and ALG:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is £237. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £417. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to ALG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 35 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
If you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near ALG:
Pick up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and discover Algiers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport to the centre of Algiers has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Algiers in April.
Before locking in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to ALG sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
You've done Algiers, now it's time to explore other corners of Algeria. Travel about 25 miles east to Boumerdas to check off its leading sights. From Bouloudrome Beach to Aire de Jeux and Frond mère, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Oran is another must-experience destination in Algeria and is around 220 miles west of Algiers. No trip is complete without dropping by La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.
