Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG): what you need to know
The timezone in Algiers is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to ALG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the MEL to ALG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
P33,949 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. A return flight starts from P74,640. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to ALG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to ALG.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ALG if you have a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Houari Boumediene Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Location de Voitures, Locationauto or Hertz to explore Algiers and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Houari Boumediene Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to central Algiers
From Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
August is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Algiers in April.
The warmest month in Algiers is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ALG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
You've done Algiers, now it's time to discover more of Algeria. Travel about 40 kilometres east to Boumerdas to check off its popular sights. From Bouloudrome Beach to Aire de Jeux and Frond mère, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Oran is another essential stop in Algeria and is around 354 kilometres west of Algiers. No trip is complete without a visit to La Gare d'Oran, Place du 1er Novembre and Round point latifa.