Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
Algiers's timezone is UTC+1, making Algiers five hours ahead of Durham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to ALG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and ALG:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight is $445. A return fare right now is $785. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to ALG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RDU arrive on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Consider booking a hotel near ALG if you're on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz to explore Algiers and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport about two weeks before traveling.
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)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Algiers based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport for August if you want to explore Algiers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 70ºF and 93ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to ALG in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 39ºF and 66ºF on average.
Explore more of Algeria
You've visited Algiers, now it's time to discover more of Algeria. Travel around 25 miles east to Boumerdas to tick off its top attractions. From Bouloudrome Beach to Aire de Jeux and Frond mère, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Algeria, consider Oran, roughly 220 miles west of Algiers. La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa are among the biggest draws.
