Travelling from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Jijel Airport (GJL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 40 minutes.
Jijel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Algiers.
Flights from ALG to GJL start from 07:00 — the first with Airhub Airlines. The last departure is at 16:40 with Airhub Airlines. Overall, there are 14 weekly Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ALG to GJL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Jijel (and then exploring more of Algeria!) is easy with Air Algerie. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport.
Air Algerie is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Algerie is the most punctual carrier offering ALG to GJL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Jijel Airport (GJL)
At the moment, RM85 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM180. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALG to GJL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ALG to GJL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport.
Handy information about Algiers Airport (ALG)
Algiers Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Algiers. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ALG? If you're catching an early flight from Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jijel Airport (GJL)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport flight. Nabil Appartement and Appartement de Luxe 1 are good options near GJL.
Getting from Jijel Airport (GJL) to central Jijel
From Jijel Airport, Jijel is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Jijel Airport (GJL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Jijel. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Algiers Airport to Jijel Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Jijel, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALG to GJL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Algeria
You've visited Jijel, now it's time to discover more of Algeria. Journey around 241 kilometres west to Algiers to tick off its leading attractions. From Church of Notre Dame d'Afrique to Palace of the Dey and Ruine de Rome Tipaza, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Journey 209 kilometres west from Jijel and you'll reach Boumerdas, another favourite among visitors to Algeria. Don't leave without experiencing complexe touristique rocher de la mére and Rocher noir.
