Algeria

Fly from Nice to Algiers

and see The White City

Embark on a journey to Algeria

A Nice-Algiers flight can have many purposes: a business meeting, visiting family, a transfer for another destination in Africa. But there’s one reason that's been topping them all in recent years: tourism. Nicknamed “The White City”, its strong character and picturesque setting is attracting more and more visitors. So join them by booking a Nice-Algiers direct flight and take off to explore a culture, heritage, history, and daily lifestyle that just might change how you see Africa’s largest country.

  • time difference

    +0h

  • currency

    Algerian dinar

  • language

    Arabic

Temperatures

Ideal For

  • With friends
  • Alone
  • Beaches
  • Town/City

The gateway to Sahel

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    The formalities for travelling to Algiers

    Entry requirements : before taking off for Algeria, you must obtain a tourist visa from one of the eighteen Algerian consultants in France (including one in Nice). Upon arrival, you will need to present it along with your passport.
    Currency : you’ll be paying for your purchases in Algerian dinars. 1 Euro is equal to a little more than 130 dinars. Currency exchange is only allowed within the country.

    Your Nice-Algiers direct flight

    Two airlines offer a direct flight from Nice to Algiers: Air France and Air Algérie both depart from Terminal 2 of Nice Côte d'Azur Airport.

    The day of departure, make sure you check your Nice-Algiers flight schedule and arrive at the airport a full hour before take-off. Make it even an hour and a half if you have to go to the airline check-in desk to drop off baggage or collect your tickets! Why allow so much time? For a stress-free experience going through all the mandatory checks (from security checkpoints to customs) that precede your entry into the boarding hall. But don't worry: Nice Côte d'Azur airport does everything it can to make these procedures as easy as possible for you.

    Departure airport Nice Côte d'Azur airport
    Departure terminal Terminal 2
    Arrival airport Alger-Houari-Boumédiène airport
    Arrival terminal Terminal West

    Arriving in Algiers

    Air Algerie and Air France flights from Nice drop their passengers off at the West terminal of Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport. It is located around 20 kilometres from the Algerian capital. To get there, take:

    • The bus: Aéroville shuttles run every day from 6am to 7pm. There is a departure every half hour to Place Audin. The stop is located in front of the domestic Terminal (T2) and is easily accessible via a covered pedestrian walkway. It is a 20 to 40 minute ride, depending on traffic, for a modest fee of 50 dinars. Other options: the three city bus lines, no. 39 (Place Maurice Audin), no. 100 (Place du 8 mai 1945) and no. 178 (Gare Routière [Bus station]). The journey is longer, as it's not direct!
    • The train: the Algiers airport has recently opened its own station. It is regularly connected to the Agha station, Algerian railways mainline station. There is one departure every hour, from 5:30 am to 9:30 pm. A 19-minute trip for 80 dinars per person (40 for children).
    • By taxi: airport pick-up taxes mean that the fare will be more expensive on the outward journey (at least 1,200 dinars to the city centre) than on the return journey (about 30% less).
    • Car hire: local or international, there are many specialised companies to choose from when you arrive at the airport.

What to do in
Alger ?

For many, the history of Algiers is still associated with bitter political and religious conflicts. But you have to look beyond these events to uncover its true worth. Centuries of diverse civilisation have shaped the city's unique identity. It blends prestigious buildings with working-class alleyways, fine arts with handicrafts, sandy beaches with the hillsides of the Algerian Sahel, holy places with heavenly gardens. Sharp contrasts create the charm of the city, whose inhabitants call it El Bahdja, the Joyous.

Alger
  • Between the sea and the mountains

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    Algiers is undergoing a transformation, developing multiple building sites to assert its increasing modernity and vitality with each passing year. It still retains its picturesque quality, with the Kasbah, the ancient citadel, continuing to protect the old town and its inhabitants from the advancing concrete and asphalt. Its white houses, which cascade down from the hills of the Algerian Sahel to the coastline, form a maze where you and your partner or friends can lose yourselves. It's an aimless walk, but not a pointless one. Pleasure awaits around every the corner, whether in the form of a kahwa, an Algerian-style coffee enjoyed with the locals, or that of a mosque that resonates with hundreds of years of offered up prayers.
    But the Kasbah isn’t the only thing guarding the soul of Algeria. With the Roman ruins of Tipaza and the Numidian tomb known as "the Christian", the Ottoman palaces and neo-Moorish buildings, the mosques and churches (such as the remarkable Notre Dame d'Afrique), Algiers and its region ooze history. The city's museums preserve its culture by protecting its most beautiful jewels. The streets of Bab el Oued preserve the most traditional accents. Then there are the beaches of Sidi Fredj, the lush greenery of the Jardin d'essai (the green lung of Algiers), the spicy scents from markets and restaurants, and the sunny terraces of its countless cafés that offer you a touch of the spicy “art de vivre” that makes any holiday a success.

  • The top 10 things to do in Algiers

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    • Wander around the Kasbah, the old city. It owes its name to the citadel that once guarded the entrance. Don't be afraid to get lost in its picturesque streets. The people of Algiers are all around and give the place its charm.
    • Visit the mosques of the old city. They are centuries old, even a thousand years old: the Jemaa Kebir mosque, the oldest in Algiers, was built in 1067! But the most compelling is the Ketchaoua Mosque. Its two minarets make it look like a church. And for good reason: it is one!
    • Discover Dar Aziza, a rich mansion named after its first owner, a 16th century princess. Located opposite the Ketchaoua mosque, in the lower Kasbah, the building is the most beautiful palace in the city.
    • Visit the Palais des Raïs, another exquisite Algerian residence, built on the shores of the Mediterranean. Its beautifully restored interior bears witness to Ottoman splendour. The building now houses an arts and culture centre.
    • Breathe in the fresh air along the pathways of the Hamma Jardin d’essai. Inaugurated in 1832, it is now considered one of the most beautiful acclimatisation gardens in the world. The majestic trees and their soothing shade are a delight for nature lovers.
    • Soak up the city's energy by mingling with the crowds in the Place des Martyrs. It has been completely renovated and opens onto the port and the sea, making it the epicentre of Algerian life now more than ever.
    • Take in the Grande Poste d'Alger. Headquarters of the Algerian Post Office, this large neo-Moorish building looks like a palace. Its façade is breathtaking and, as you'll quickly discover when you visit the museum inside, the interior is just as remarkable.
    • Step through the doors of the Bardo Museum. It’s worth visiting both for its beauty and the breadth of the collection it houses. It is dedicated to African prehistory and ethnography. A space of peace and enlightenment.
    • Contemplate the collections of the Algiers National Museum of Fine Arts, one of the most impressive on the African continent. It brings together the works of Brugghen, Delacroix, Renoir, Monet, Matisse and Gauguin with those of the country's greatest talents.
    • Head to the peninsula of Sidi-Fredj, some thirty kilometres from Algiers, home to the region's most stunning beaches and an excellent thalassotherapy centre. The former should be visited in the summer and the latter when temperatures start to drop.

Regular flights Nice - Alger ALG

Nice → Alger ALG

from 175

FLIGHTS AIR ALGERIE
5
Flights per week, From November to March

Flights per day :

  • Mon 1
  • Tue 0
  • Wed 0
  • Thu 1
  • Fri 1
  • Sat 1
  • Sun 1

Frequently asked questions

  • How long does a Nice-Algiers flight take?

    The white houses of the Kasbah are only an hour and a half flight from the gleaming façades of Place Masséna.

  • Which airlines provide Nice-Algiers direct flights?

    Air Algérie and Air France (in July and August) connect Nice to Algiers.

  • How much does a Nice-Algiers flight cost?

    The lowest price for a Nice-Algiers return ticket, based on prices from the last 90 days, is 175

  • What is the best time of year to visit Algiers?

    Algiers is blessed with a Mediterranean climate, which gives it rather mild and humid winters and hot, dry summers. If you suffer in the heat, avoid the summer months. Spring and the weeks following the start of the school year in September are best suited to long strolls through the city. In winter, despite some rainy days, the weather stays pleasant, even perfect for those looking to combine a visit to Algiers with a trip to the famous Sahara.

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