Algeria Last updated requirement for Landing and overflight

Algeria’s economic freedom score is 49.7, making its economy the 162^nd freest in the 2021 index. Its overall score has increased by 2.8 points, primarily because of improvements in its fiscal health. Algeria has the tenth-largest natural gas reserve in the world and is the sixth-largest natural gas exporter. The oil and gas sector is the country’s main source of revenues, generated about 70% of total budget receipts, therefore Algeria's is the most active country for the business and Commercial flights and have a huge number of domestic and international airports to facilitate the transportation between the different parts of the country.

Houari Boumediene Airport, also known as Algeria Airport or Algeria International Airport, is the main international airport serving the capital of Algeria. The airport has a restricted schedule when it comes to its working hours depending on the day of the week, but you can extend the working hours of it upon request.

Due to Covid-19 pandemic; Air, land and sea borders have faced long closure. Travelers and Air operators should check with the Algerian authorities for any entry requirements including exemptions.

Previously, entry was limited to: Algerian nationals returning on repatriation flights from abroad, foreign nationals with diplomatic visas, employees of foreign companies operating in Algeria. There was a process set out by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs relating to requests for authorization to enter Algeria.

Travelers who think they are eligible to enter Algeria despite all borders being closed shall need to contact their employer and/or his country Embassy in Algeria for more information on this process.

Generally, Travelers should check with the Algerian authorities for any entry requirements including COVID testing. Previous requirements included evidence of a negative PCR test no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Vaccinated personnel shall also check with the authorities if their type and date of vaccine is acceptable to enter the country.

Algerian authorities may require quarantine for short time. Previous quarantine requirements were a compulsory 14-day stay at a state facility, or own accommodation (if diplomatic), or company accommodation (if authorized by the Prime Minister).

Moreover, All airlines are allowed to land in Algeria for Technical refueling only, while it still difficult to obtain overnight for crew rest in Algeria, also Cargo flights are allowed to land for import or export activities.

IFPLS will be pleased to help you with obtaining your Algeria Overflight, Landing, Handling, Catering and fueling in any of the following airports in Algeria.