Travelling from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Algiers.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ALG to ATH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALG and ATH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
C$119 is the best price for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$218. These prices may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ALG to ATH, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
To reach Houari Boumediene Airport from central Algiers, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near ALG? If you're boarding an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
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To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALG to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.