Travelling from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is Amman's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) leaving from here.
Book a direct flight from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport and you'll be travelling for around 4 hours 57 minutes.
Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 1 hour behind Amman.
With 6 direct flights a week between the two airports, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) is the most popular route. Royal Jordanian operates the earliest flight at 10:35. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from AMM to ALG is with Air Algerie at 12:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Amman to ALG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) leave from this terminal.
When taking off from AMM, you can catch a direct flight from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport with Air Algerie.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Amman to ALG leaving from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to AMM from central Amman, it takes around 43 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Queen Alia International Airport:
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Algiers. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
For a one-way ticket from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport, C$269 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from C$567. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
We recommend booking 8 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score flight tickets from Amman to ALG around that time.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport by travelling in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Algiers. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Algiers. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Amman to ALG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
Travel in February if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 4ºC and 19ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport.
More about Algiers
Start your Algiers trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Amman to Houari Boumediene Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kasbah of Algiers, Ketchaoua Mosque and Notre Dame d'Afrique are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Algiers itinerary.
Complete your Algiers trip with a car rental
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