Flying from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
Jeddah is two hours ahead of Algiers and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from ALG to JED start at 14:00 — the earliest with Saudia. The last service of the day is at 23:20 with Saudia. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ALG to JED flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Jeddah (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with Airhub Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Airhub Airlines on this route.
With 71.74% of services landing on schedule, Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering ALG to JED flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ALG and JED include:
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight is P9,115. A return plane ticket right now is P16,512. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from ALG to JED, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ALG to JED by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Central Algiers to Houari Boumediene Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel close to ALG? If you're boarding an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Reserve a hotel close to JED if you're on a late Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the most popular month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Jeddah in April.
Book your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALG to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Jeddah has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. Around 88 kilometres east of Jeddah, a visit to Mecca will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah, Yanbu is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Start your sightseeing at Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.