Flights to Algiers

A flight from London Heathrow to Algiers takes just over two hours and 30 minutes.

Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to visit Algiers. Summer is the most popular season to visit the city, so book your flights for spring or autumn if you want to pay less but still enjoy sunny and warm days.

You can make your trip to Algiers fit any budget, from finding cheap eats to visiting museums with reasonable entry fees, like Le Musée National des Beaux Arts and Musem de l’Armee. You can also explore the city by foot to save some cash and get some steps in. Take advantage of the weather and amble the streets of Kasbah or La Rue Didouche Mourad in search of affordable souvenirs.

Once you land into Houari Boumediene Airport, you can easily access Algiers’ city centre. Buses frequently run between the airport and the city, or you can catch a taxi from outside the terminal building, which will get you downtown in approximately 50 minutes.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Algeria has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

From the mesmerisingly blue Bay of Algiers to the wide French-built boulevards, Algiers is a city rich in history and beauty. Wander the winding streets of the Kasbah citadel – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and soak up this unique city’s charm and culture.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders require a visa to visit. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you'll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.