Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Algiers one hour ahead of Birmingham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BHX to ALG flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BHX and ALG include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is £70. A round-trip fare is currently £122. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to ALG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to Birmingham International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.48% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Birmingham International Airport is about 15 miles from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Reserve a hotel near ALG if you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car and explore Algiers and beyond with your own wheels. Location de Voitures, Locationauto and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Houari Boumediene Airport to the centre of Algiers has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Algiers. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport for August if you'd like to visit Algiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHX to ALG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
Boumerdas is just one of the many places in Algeria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Algiers. Around 25 miles away to the east, its top attractions include Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
Oran is another must-experience destination in Algeria and is around 220 miles west of Algiers. No journey is complete without a visit to La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.