Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Each week, there are seven London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:30 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 17:50 with British Airways.
Your LGW to ALG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Algiers — and maybe even more of Algeria if your schedule allows.
Most travelers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to ALG flights, with 70.91% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and ALG include:
Paris Orly Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
$66 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Return flights start from $145. These fares can change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from LGW to ALG, book your journey two months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LGW to ALG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 50 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ALG instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and find adventure across Algiers and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
From Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Algiers. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport for August if you want to go to Algiers during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 70ºF and 93ºF.
February sees average temperatures of between 39ºF and 66ºF. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ALG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Algeria you'll want to see. Around 25 miles east of Algiers, a visit to Boumerdas will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Bouloudrome Beach, Aire de Jeux and Frond mère.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Algeria, head for Oran, roughly 220 miles west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are the start of reasons to visit.
