Houari Boumediene Airport – ALG Algiers
An international airport serving Algiers, Algeria, Houari Boumediene Airport was named after the former president of the country – Houari Boumediene. It is also known as Maison Blanche Airport in most literatures about Algerian War of Independence as Dar El Beida was known as Maison Blanche or White House – the area at which this airport is situated. SGSIA or Societe de Gestion des Services et Infrastructures Aeroportuaires is the company that operates ALG aiport.
Best Time to Visit
Established in the year 1924, ALG-Houari Boumediene Airport was known as Maison Blanche Airport. It was the primary objective to be seized during World War II in the year 1942 by the Allied Operation Torch Eastern Task Force which was a mix of British Commandos, United States Army and some of the British Infantry Division. The Houari Boumediene Airport has 3 terminals, holding almost 6 million tourists and regular passengers annually. Terminal 1 is for international flights, Terminal 2 is for domestic flights, while Terminal 3 is for charter flights. With cities nearby like Bordj el Kiffan having Piscine Aquafortland and Algiers having Jardion d’Essai du Hamma, no wonder this airport gets flocked by tourists from all over the world all year round.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Before indulging on tourist destinations or soaking up at business meetings, enjoy a royal treatment at these nearby hotels like the ibis Alger Aéroport, the Mercure Alger Aéroport and Hotel De L’Aeroport. These hotels are around 3 kilometers away from the airport, making it very convenient after a flight or visiting nearby tourist attractions.
