Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, making Algiers two hours behind Madinah.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MED to ALG flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airhub Airlines is your gateway to exploring Algiers (and perhaps some other great corners of Algeria!). Browse the direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Airhub Airlines.
With 67.65% of its services landing on schedule, Airhub Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MED to ALG flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MED and ALG:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is £100. A return ticket is currently £224. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from MED to ALG by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
77.98% of flights that take off from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 14 miles from central Madinah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MED. Whether you have an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
If you're landing on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near ALG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and explore beyond Algiers's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport is approximately 11 miles from the centre of Algiers. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Algiers in April.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MED to ALG in February. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Algeria you should also see. Around 25 miles east of Algiers, a trip to Boumerdas will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
Oran is another must-experience destination in Algeria and is around 220 miles west of Algiers. No journey is complete without visiting La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.