Flying from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) out of here.
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to ALG, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to explore a new place or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to ALG, deselect 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to ALG flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80.09% of flights departing here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and venture far and wide through Algiers and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport is ج.م. 47,902. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 61,437. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ALG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). Plan your visit to Algiers in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to ALG flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport in February when temperatures are between 4ºC and 19ºC.
More about Algiers
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Algiers right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Houari Boumediene Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Notre Dame d'Afrique, Quartier ottoman de la basse casbah and Palace of the Dey are must-visits when exploring Algiers.
Explore more of Algeria
You've visited Algiers, now it's time to explore more of Algeria. Journey around 209 kilometres east to Setif to tick off its top sights. From La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ to Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers, Tiaret is another essential stop in Algeria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret.
