Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is 2 hours.
Lyon and Algiers follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from LYS to ALG start from 06:00 — the earliest with Transavia France. The last departure is at 20:40 with Airhub Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 27 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to ALG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, so getting to Algiers (and then seeing more of Algeria!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is ASL Airlines France.
With a dependable 83.72% of services arriving as scheduled, Transavia France has the best on-time record for LYS to ALG flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and ALG:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
C$84 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Return flights start from C$163. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from LYS to ALG by booking at least nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights that take off from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Consider booking a hotel near ALG if you have a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and discover Algiers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
From Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Algiers based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Algiers, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to ALG in February. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Algeria waiting to be explored. About 40 kilometres east of Algiers, a visit to Boumerdas will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
Oran is another essential stop in Algeria and is around 354 kilometres west of Algiers. No journey is complete without seeing La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.