Algeria’s
economic freedom score is 49.7, making its economy the 162nd 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.
Airport Name |
ICAO Code |
IATA Code |
Working Hours |
Control Tower W/H |
Runway Surface |
Airport Light Intensity |
Fire Category |
Distance From City |
Civil / Military |
International / Domestic |
Houari Boumediene |
DAAG |
ALG |
Su-Th 07:00AM-15:00PM. |
H24 |
Concrete/Bitumen/Asphalt |
High |
9 |
17 KM ESE of Town |
Civil |
International |
Adrar/Touat-Cheikh Sidi
Mohamed |
DAUA |
AZR |
Su-Th 07:00AM-15:00PM,
Admin. With Restriction |
H24 |
Concrete/Bitumen |
High |
7 |
11 KM SE of Town |
Civil |
International |
Ain Oussera AB |
DAAQ |
N/A |
HJ |
HJ |
Asphalt |
NO LIGHT |
N/A |
N/A |
Military |
Domestic |
Annaba/Ranah Bitat |
DABB |
AAE |
07:00AM-15:00PM, Admin.
With Restriction |
H24 |
Asphalt |
Low |
9 |
9 KM S of Town |
Civil |
International |
Batna/Madracen (Mostepha
ben Boulaid) |
DABT |
BLJ |
07:00AM-15:00PM Su-Th,
Admin. With Restriction |
H24 |
Concrete/Bitumen |
High |
7 |
35 KM N of Town |
Civil |
Domestic |
Bechar/Boudghene Ben Ali
Lotfi/Ouakda AB |
DAOR |
CBH |
Su-Th 07:00AM-15:00PM,
Admin. With Restriction |
H24 |
Concrete/Bitumen |
High |
7 |
5 KM NW of Town |
Joint |
Domestic |
Bejaia/Soummam-Abane
Ramdane |
DAAE |
BJA |
Su-Th 07:00AM-15:00PM,
Admin. With Restriction |
H24 |
Concrete/Bitumen |
Low |
7 |
5 KM SSE of Town |
Civil |
Domestic |
Bilda/Boufarik AFB |
DAAK |
QFD |
24/7 |
H24 |
Concrete |
Low |
8 |
10 KM SW of City |
Joint |
Domestic |
Blida/El Boulaida AB |
DAAB |
QLD |
Restricted |
Restricted |
Asphalt |
NO LIGHT |
N/A |
N/A |
Military |
Domestic |
Bordj Badji Mokhtar |
DATM |
BMW |
07:00AM-15:00PM; O/T O/T,
24 Hrs PNP AFS |
06:00AM-18:00PM, O/T O/R |
Concrete/Asphalt |
NSTD |
5 |
7 KM NW of Town |
Civil |
Domestic |
Bou Saada |
DAAD |
BUJ |
Su-Th 07:00AM-16:00PM, O/T
O/R |
07:00AM-16:00PM |
Concrete/Bitumen |
Low |
5 |
14 KM N of Town |
Joint |
Domestic |
Bou Sfer AB |
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