Visit Algeria
Algeria is located in Africa. Algiers is the capital and also one of the major cities. There are other cities like Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Blida, Batna, Djelfa, Sétif, Sidi Bel Abbès, Biskra, Tébessa, El Oued, Skikda, Tiaret, Béjaïa that you can explore during your visit to Algeria.
Not only is Algiers the capital city, but it is also one of the most visited tourist destinations.
Other cities which are good to explore are Oran, Constantine, Annaba, Blida, Batna
During your journey around Algeria, you can try Couscous, Chorba, Rechta, Chakhchoukha, Berkoukes and other local specialities.
Major airports in Algeria
There are more than 2 major airports in Algeria. You can find cheap flights through these airports: Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), Es Senia Airport (ORN), Soummam Airport (BJA), Ain Arnat Airport (QSF), Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE), Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL), Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM), Biskra Airport (BSK), Oued Irara Airport (HME), Djanet Inedbirene Airport (DJG), Aguenar – Hadj Bey Akhamok Airport (TMR), Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE), Batna Airport (BLJ), Hassi R'Mel Airport (HRM), Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport (CBH), Bordj Badji Mokhtar Airport (BMW), Touat Cheikh Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Airport (AZR), El Golea Airport (ELG), Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA), In Salah Airport (INZ), Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (TGR), Guemar Airport (ELU), Ain el Beida Airport (OGX), In Aménas Airport (IAM).
General information about Algeria
Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (DZD). Therefore, we advise you to exchange money for the best rates before your trip.
With a population of roughly 44.7 million, Algeria is one of the world's top 100 most populated countries.
The official language of Algeria is Arabic. However, most locals can speak one more language besides their native one; usually, it is Berber, Algerian Arabic (Darja), and French.
Algeria shares borders with Tunisia, Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania, Western Sahara, and Morocco.
Weather in Algeria
Algeria has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are usually dry and hot, while winters are mild. If you are going to Algeria in the summer, remember to pack sun protection cream, a hat and sunglasses. Also, before visiting Algeria, we recommend you find out about local traditions to pack appropriate clothes.