Flying from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Algiers five hours ahead of Quebec.
To ensure you get on your YQB to ALG flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
At the moment, £449 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £649. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YQB to ALG, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
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Handy information about Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport, data shows 63.79% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport from central Quebec, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near YQB? If you're catching an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage 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 landing on a late Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ALG:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Algiers and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. To escape 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 Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from YQB to ALG in February if you like 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 cities in Algeria waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Algiers. Around 25 miles away to the east, top sights here include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
Around 220 miles west of Algiers, Oran is another essential stop in Algeria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.
