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In short

Air Algérie is the flag carrier of Algeria, based at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers. It serves 80+ destinations, with over 30 domestic airports plus France, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Canada and China. France is a busy market, making it a common choice for family visits between the two countries. No alliance; its scheme is Air Algérie Plus, and cabins are Business and Economy.

Air Algérie is the state-owned flag carrier of Algeria, founded in 1947 and based at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers. It has the largest market share on Algeria’s international routes, especially to France, and a domestic network reaching the Sahara.

Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Air Algerie. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.

What to expect

Air Algérie (IATA: AH, ICAO: DAH) is the state-owned flag carrier of Algeria, with its head office in the El-Djazair building in Algiers and its hub at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG). It is the airline most travellers use for flights inside Algeria and for the busy routes between Algeria and France, and it also flies to Spain, other European cities, Africa, the Middle East, Montreal and Beijing.

From CGTA to national airline

The company was founded on 15 March 1947 as Compagnie Générale de Transports Aériens (CGTA). It merged with Compagnie Air Transport in 1953 to form Air Algérie, and the Algerian government took full ownership in 1972. The state still owns 100% of the airline. Related businesses for cargo, catering, maintenance, ground handling and a tour operator sit inside the same group.

Where it flies

Algiers is the main hub, and Oran Es Sénia Airport is a focus city with its own international departures. As of October 2026 the airline served 33 domestic airports and 44 international destinations. Domestic flights matter a great deal in a country of Algeria's size: they connect the coast with Saharan cities such as Tamanrasset, Djanet, Adrar, Ghardaïa, Timimoun and Tindouf, where the alternative is a very long drive. France has more Air Algérie routes than any other foreign country, with flights to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille, Strasbourg, Nantes, Montpellier and other French airports. A Berlin service was scheduled to start on 14 September 2026.

High fares during French school holidays

Fares between France and Algeria climb sharply during school holidays and festive periods, when many families travel at the same time. Book early for those dates. Passport control and security at Algiers can take a long time, so arrive at the airport well before the check-in deadline shown on your booking.

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Good to know

  • Founded1947
  • Other gatewaysORN / CZL

Everything you should know

Airline codes

AH · DAH

IATA · ICAO · callsign “AIR ALGERIE”

Every Air Algérie flight number begins with AH. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code DAH, and the radio callsign is AIR ALGERIE.

Key facts

Main hub

Algiers (ALG)

Houari Boumediene Airport

Also flies abroad fromOran (ORN) · Constantine (CZL)

Network

80+ destinations

Algeria · France · Europe · Africa · Middle East

From Algiers (with Oran as a focus city), Air Algérie flies more than 30 domestic routes and international flights, above all to France, plus Spain, other European cities, Africa, the Middle East, Montreal and Beijing.

Destinations

Cabin classes

Business

and Economy

Business and Economy on international flights; ATR 72 turboprops on many domestic routes. International jets have business class and economy. The fleet table also lists a premium section on some aircraft. Turboprop domestic flights are economy only.

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Good to know

Six of Air Algérie’s ten busiest international routes serve France. The airline’s site, airalgerie.dz, handles bookings and check-in.

Frequent flyer

Air Algérie Plus

No global alliance

Air Algérie Plus is where Air Algérie flights earn points; the airline has not joined Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam.

How it works

Start a new search

One bookingMentor search puts an Air Algérie ticket next to every other option on your route, so you can see which airline gives the better deal.

Have a good trip, whether you start in Algiers or somewhere else on the Air Algérie network.

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At a glance

Air Algérie (IATA: AH, ICAO: DAH) is the flag carrier of Algeria, based at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers. Founded in 1947, it flies Airbus A330, Boeing 737 and ATR 72 aircraft to over 30 domestic airports and to France, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Canada and China.

Key facts about Air Algerie
HeadquartersAlgiers, Algeria
Fleet typesAirbus A330, Boeing 737 and ATR 72
Frequent flyerAir Algérie Plus
Official websiteairalgerie.dz

Flight routes

Destinations and routes

Direct routes
Destinations listed in Air Algérie’s published network, grouped by region. Seasonal and new Air Algérie routes come and go, so check the schedule for your dates. Search flights

Algeria

Algiers (ALG) departures9 destinations

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Fleet and aircraft

Published fleet records list roughly 56 to 62 aircraft. Boeing 737-600, 737-700C and 737-800 jets fly most routes to Europe and North Africa. Airbus A330-200 and the newer A330-900 wide-bodies take the long flights to Montreal and Beijing and peak routes to France. ATR 72-500 and 72-600 turboprops serve many domestic airports. In June 2023 the airline ordered Airbus A330-900s, A350-1000s and Boeing 737 MAX jets as part of a fleet renewal, and it introduced an updated logo the same year.

  • Airbus A330-200 Wide-body · 8 in service Long-haul and busy routes
  • Airbus A330-900 Wide-body · 5 in service Newest wide-body type, flown on longer and high-demand routes
  • Boeing 737-600 Narrow-body Europe, Africa and domestic routes
  • Boeing 737-700C Narrow-body Europe, Africa and domestic routes
  • Boeing 737-800 Narrow-body Europe, Africa and domestic routes
  • ATR 72-500 Turboprop Domestic routes
  • ATR 72-600 Turboprop Domestic routes

Cabin classes

On Air Algérie you can choose from Business and Economy, depending on the route and the aircraft.

Business Most international flights

Premium cabin

Business class on international flights.

Priority check-inExtra baggage

Economy All flights

Standard seat

The main cabin on every flight.

Meals on international flights

Air Algérie Plus

Air Algérie Plus is Air Algérie’s frequent flyer scheme, and you can sign up on airalgerie.dz.

Air Algérie’s frequent flyer programme lets members earn points on its flights and use them for rewards. Check the airline’s website for current rules.

The frequent flyer programme, Air Algérie Plus, lets members collect miles on Air Algérie flights and spend them on award tickets and upgrades. Air Algérie is not part of a global alliance, so miles cannot be pooled with Star Alliance, SkyTeam or oneworld programmes.

Baggage allowance

On Air Algérie, the bag allowance follows your fare type, cabin and route, and the exact figure is printed on your AH e-ticket.

Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only

Air Algérie sets the allowance by route and fare, and flights between Algeria and France follow their own rules at busy times of year. Your e-ticket shows the checked and cabin allowance that applies to your booking.

Pro tip: on France to Algeria flights in summer, check-in queues are long and many passengers carry extra bags, so pay for any excess before you reach the airport.
Travel day

Online Check-in

The four steps below take you from your Air Algérie booking to the gate, whether you depart from ALG or another airport on its network.

  1. Step 1

    Check in online

    Use airalgerie.dz to check in for eligible flights. Have your Air Algérie booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.

    Booking ref + surname
  2. Step 2

    Prepare your documents

    Before leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Air Algérie flight. Domestic AH passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.

    Passport · visa · ID
  3. Step 3

    Arrive early

    Each airport has its own Air Algérie check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international AH departures.

    Check your deadline
  4. Step 4

    Drop your bags

    Air Algérie desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your AH trip.

    Air Algérie counter
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Cheap tickets

Ways to pay less for an Air Algérie ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.

  1. 01

    Look across the week

    Air Algérie fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.

    Midweek flights
  2. 02

    Avoid peak holiday dates

    Fares between France and Algeria rise in the summer holidays and around Eid, when many families travel. Book early for those dates.

    School holidays · festivals
  3. 03

    Check what each Air Algérie fare includes

    An Air Algérie fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.

    Baggage & changes
  4. 04

    Don’t leave busy routes late

    On busy Air Algérie routes such as ALG to Jeddah, booking several weeks ahead usually leaves more fares to choose from.

    Popular routes
  5. 05

    Join Air Algérie Plus

    Membership of Air Algérie Plus lets your Air Algérie trips count towards rewards, and members hear about offers first.

    Before you fly

  6. Ready to compare fares?

    Search Air Algérie alongside every other airline on your route, with flexible dates.

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Everything travellers ask before flying Air Algerie.
Answers checked against Air Algérie’s official website and published airline records. Reviewed 10 October 2026.

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No. Air Algerie works with other airlines through codeshare and interline agreements, which can allow connecting tickets with partner carriers.

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