Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Algiers Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Barcelona and Algiers follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 19 weekly Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport flights. The 05:35 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight you can take. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
Your BCN to ALG flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Getting to Algiers (and then discovering more of Algeria!) is a snap with Vueling. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Vueling on this route.
Vueling tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BCN to ALG flights, with 81.11% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BCN and ALG:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Alicante Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Algiers Airport (ALG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALG if you're catching a late Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Algiers Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and chase adventure across Algiers and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Algiers Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Algiers Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Algiers in March.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona Airport to Algiers Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to ALG in February if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Algeria
While Algiers will give you a great introduction to Algeria, there's more adventure waiting for you in Boumerdas. About 40 kilometers to the east, this exciting city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir.
Next stop? Journey to Oran. It's roughly 354 kilometers west of Algiers and boasts highlights including Citadelle de la Casbah and Museum Ahmed Zabana.