Travelling from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): What you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) departing from here.
Houari Boumediene Airport is located in Algiers. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Ottawa.
Your flight from Ottawa to ALG won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is about 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Ottawa to ALG flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 58.21%.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ALG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz and venture far and wide through Algiers and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
At the moment, ₹ 43,664 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 64,973. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to ALG. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
April is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Algiers based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in an Ottawa to ALG flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Algiers to range from 21ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 19ºC.
More about Algiers
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Houari Boumediene Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Algiers:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Notre Dame d'Afrique, Quartier ottoman de la basse casbah and Palace of the Dey are essential stops on your Algiers itinerary.
Explore more of Algeria
Algiers is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Algeria just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres east of Algiers, a visit to Setif will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like La Wilaya de Sétif/ⴰⴳⴻⵣⴷⵓ ⵙⵟⵉⴼ, Citadelle Byzantine and Mosquée Fodil El Ouartilani.
Tiaret is another essential stop in Algeria and is around 225 kilometres south-west of Algiers. No trip is complete without seeing Public Garden, Masdjid Ibn Badiss and Rostom Park Tiaret.
