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Houari Boumédiène International Airport to Algiers — Transport Guide 2026

Algiers (ALG) is 20 km from the city centre. Yassir + Heetch are the ride-share apps. Bus 100 is the cheap option — direct to central Algiers.

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Last updated: 2026-08

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Houari Boumédiène International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
Cheapest
Bus 100 (~$0.35)
Fastest
Yassir (~30 min)

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Yassir / Heetch

ride share · Best for: Best value + fixed price
Cost
DZD 800-1,500 ($6-11)
Time
30-50 min
Frequency
On-demand
Yassir is the local dominant app. Uber does not operate in Algeria.

ETUSA Bus 100 (to Tafourah)

bus · Best for: Extreme budget
Cost
DZD 50 (~$0.35)
Time
45-75 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Bus 100 runs 05:30-23:00. Connects to Algiers Métro at Tafourah–Grande Poste.

Airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Direct + luggage
Cost
DZD 2,000-3,500 ($15-26)
Time
30-50 min
Frequency
On-demand
Agree on price BEFORE getting in. Meters rarely used at airport.

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No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

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Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Houari Boumédiène International Airport from Algiers?
Houari Boumédiène International Airport (ALG) is 20 km from Algiers city centre.
What is the cheapest way from ALG to Algiers?
Bus 100 (~$0.35)
What is the fastest way from ALG to Algiers?
Yassir (~30 min)