Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Algiers Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LHR to ALG start from 14:00 — the first with Airhub Airlines. The last departure is at 18:30 with Airhub Airlines. In total, you can choose from five weekly London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to ALG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Algerie has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Algiers — and maybe even more of Algeria if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Algerie.
Air Algerie ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LHR to ALG flights, with 97.22% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and ALG include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Algiers Airport (ALG)
£63 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport flight. Return flights start from £93. These prices can change based on availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to ALG.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kms (15 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Algiers Airport (ALG)
If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near ALG:
Follow your own route with a Algiers Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and experience more of Algiers and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Algiers Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Algiers Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Algiers Airport is approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the centre of Algiers. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Algiers Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Algiers in March.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Algiers Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to ALG in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Algeria
While Algiers is an excellent introduction to Algeria, there's so much more waiting in Boumerdas. Located around 40 kms (25 miles) to the east, this must-see city has plenty to keep you busy, like complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir.
Next? Journey to Oran. It's roughly 354 kms (220 miles) west of Algiers and features highlights including Citadelle de la Casbah and Museum Ahmed Zabana.