# ALG — Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport)

> ALG (Houari Boumediene Airport) is the main international airport serving Algiers, Algeria. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/alg-algiers

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Official taxi from the rank, or ETUSA airport bus
- **Typical fare:** ~DZD 1500 taxi, DZD 25 bus
- **Journey time:** 30–60 min
- **Pickup point:** Outside arrivals
- **Key warning:** Cards work poorly outside hotels — bring DZD cash for fares
- **Fare reality (ALG → Centre):** expected DZD 25–DZD 2000 · concerning DZD 3000+ · likely scam DZD 4000+ unofficial
- **Overall risk:** medium — Official airport taxis use posted fares. Watch for unofficial drivers; confirm fares before travel and carry small DZD.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (low confidence)

## Ways out of ALG, ranked

1. **Official taxi** _(recommended)_ — cost ~DZD 1500, journey 30–45 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Posted rates
   - Cons: Cash only
2. **ETUSA bus 100** _(recommended)_ — cost DZD 25, journey 45–60 min, wait Every 30 min, payment Cash.
   - Pros: Cheapest
   - Cons: Crowded
3. **Yassir app** _(recommended)_ — cost DZD 800–1400, journey 30–45 min, wait 5–15 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Fixed price
   - Cons: App availability varies
4. **Pre-booked transfer** — cost DZD 2500–4000, journey 30–45 min, wait Pre-booked, payment Card.
   - Pros: Driver waits
   - Cons: Pricier

## First 30 minutes after landing at ALG

1. Clear immigration and customs
2. Walk to the official taxi rank
3. Agree fare before bags go in (~DZD 1500 to centre)
4. ETUSA bus 100 runs to Tafourah / Place des Martyrs
5. Plan 30–60 min to central Algiers

## Common scams at ALG

- **Inflated 'flat' taxi** (medium risk): Driver quotes DZD 4000 instead of ~1500. _How to avoid:_ Use the official rank and agree fare upfront.

## Payment warnings at ALG

- Carry DZD cash for almost everything
- Many cards don't work outside hotels

## Arrival checklist for ALG

- Official taxi rank
- Agree fare upfront
- Carry DZD cash

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Last updated: May 2026

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