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Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG)
The guide was updated:Located 20 km from the city centre, Aéroport d'Alger Houari Boumediene is Algiers main airport. There is a number of taxis and buses (considerably cheaper than taxis) that take you to the city centre in about 20 minutes. TaxiAlger is the main taxi company with journeys from and to the airport.
Useful Information
- Address: Dar El Beida, Algiers
- Website: www.aeroportalger.dz
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Whether visiting Algeria for tourism or business, you will most likely need a visa (with the exception of nationals of Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Democratic Republic Sahraoui, Seychelles, Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen).
Although it is normally quite easy to obtain a visa, it is recommended to start your application in advance, in order to avoid possible issues. In order to get a visa, you will be asked to provide some documentation such as your flight itinerary (dates, flight numbers), the places you plan to visit (not always, but especially if you visit the south of Algeria), as well as the hotel confirmation. A valid passport (at least 6 months following your stay in Algeria) is also required to enter the country. For any other information, we recommend you contact the Algerian Embassy/Consulate in your country.
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Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG)
Located 20 km from the city centre, Aéroport d'Alger Houari Boumediene is Algiers main airport. There is a number of taxis and buses (considerably cheaper than taxis) that take you to the city centre in about 20 minutes. TaxiAlger is the main taxi company with journeys from and to the airport.
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Best Time to Visit
The balmy climate and the proximity to France, Spain, Morocco and other North African countries make Algiers an ideal travel destination throughout the whole year. In fact, thanks to its position by the sea, the climate is typically Mediterranean: summers can be very hot (although not quite as hot as in the southern part of Algeria, the desert regions), with temperatures borderline unbearable. Spring is probably the best season to travel to the city (especially in April and May), with the weather perfect for visiting the ancient sights, but, if you also plan to travel to the southern part and go on a desert safari, October and November can still be good choices.
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Public Transport
Public transport in Algeria is not very efficient, but it's making improvements. The main mean of transport in the city is the metro line: even though there is only one line of about 9 km, it takes you to the most important sights of the city. Also, another cheap way to move around is by hailing taxi. ETUSA (Entreprise de Transport Urbain et Suburbain d'Alger) is the main Algerian transport company and provides several bus lines.
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Taxi
Finding a taxi is easy in Algiers, but note that you have to negotiate the price before stepping into a cab, as Algerian taxis usually do not have a taximeter. Lotus Taxi is one of the main taxi companies in the city and offers a 24/24 service.
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Post Office
Algérie Poste is the main company to run the postal service in the country. Its main bureau is situated in the Algiers city centre, and several smaller offices are scattered around the city (here you find their locations: www.poste.dz/customer/bpc?wilaya=ALGER+CENTRE). The Grande Poste is the historical city post office, but that one is definitely more visited by tourists interested in seeing the building's architecture and museum.
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Pharmacy
Pharmacies can be found throughout the city, just look out for the green logo. Opening hours differ depending on location but most chemist's have a night service. Here you find some addresses in the city centre:
Pharmacie Belguidoum
+213 21 63 87 72
91 Boulevard Colonel Krim Belkacem, Algiers
Pharmacie Mimouna
+213 21 64 69 90
115 Rue Didouche Mourad, Algiers
Pharmacie Benaboura Samir
+213 21 74 66 55
19 Rue Abane Ramdane, Algiers
Pharmacy Belle Fontaine
+213 23 30 03 79
Rue Ouahrani Abdelkader, Algiers
Pharmacie Henni
+213 23 51 41 87
98 Rue Mohamed Belouizdad, Algiers
Pharmacie Sidi-Boumedienne
+213 21 74 91 73
1 Rue Larbi Ben M'hidi, Algiers
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Telephone
Country Code: 213
Area Code: 21
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Electricity
Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz
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