Traveling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Algiers Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Algiers is one hour behind Cairo and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from CAI to ALG start from 02:15 — the first with Airhub Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:45 with EgyptAir. In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CAI to ALG flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
EgyptAir is your gateway to exploring Algiers (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Algeria!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating CAI to ALG flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and ALG include:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo Airport, data shows 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Cairo Airport is around 14 miles from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Algiers Airport (ALG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Algiers Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and chase adventure across Algiers and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Algiers Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Algiers Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
Algiers Airport to central Algiers has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Algiers Airport (ALG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Algiers in March.
Lock in your flight from Cairo Airport to Algiers Airport for August if you'd like to explore Algiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 70ºF and 93ºF.
February sees average temperatures of between 39ºF and 66ºF. Look for cheap tickets from CAI to ALG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
While Algiers will give you a great introduction to Algeria, you'll find even more to discover in Boumerdas. Located around 25 miles to the east, this fascinating place has loads of things to see and do, including complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir.
Where to next? Make your way to Oran. It's roughly 220 miles west of Algiers and is known for highlights including Citadelle de la Casbah and Museum Ahmed Zabana.
