Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Algiers Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport.
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul.
Choose from 51 weekly Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Airhub Airlines is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your IST to ALG flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Algiers (and then discovering more of Algeria!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between IST and ALG include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Algiers Airport (ALG)
At the moment, ج.م. 5,529 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 12,407. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to ALG by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IST to ALG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Algiers Airport (ALG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Grab a Algiers Airport rental car and explore Algiers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Algiers Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Algiers Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Algiers Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Algiers. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Algiers Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Algiers in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Algiers Airport for August if you want to explore Algiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 34ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to ALG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers is just scratching the surface of what Algeria has to offer. Extend your adventure to Boumerdas, which is around 40 kilometres away to the east. From complexe touristique rocher de la mére to Rocher noir, there are countless things to do in this fascinating city.
Any journey through Algeria isn't complete without visiting Oran. Citadelle de la Casbah and Museum Ahmed Zabana are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is around 354 kilometres west of Algiers.