Frankfurt am Main to Algiers (FRA–ALG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–ALG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Air Algerie lead the route. The flight covers 959 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH Lufthansa | 9 | 319, 320 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| AH Air Algerie | 5 | 73H | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · ALG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 5:00 PM in Algiers.
German passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria. There is no visa on arrival and no eVisa. Apply at the Algerian consulate or embassy in Germany (Berlin, Frankfurt, or Bonn). The tourist visa costs around EUR 60 and is valid for up to 90 days. Processing takes 10 to 15 business days.
You need a completed application form, two passport photos, a passport valid for at least 6 months, a hotel booking or invitation letter, a return flight reservation, proof of travel insurance, and proof of sufficient funds (bank statements). If visiting family, an invitation letter notarized by an Algerian authority (APC) is required.
Algeria does not issue tourist visas easily compared to its North African neighbors. Have all documents ready and expect the consulate to be thorough. Hotel bookings need to match your stated itinerary closely. Business visas require a separate invitation from an Algerian company endorsed by the local Chamber of Commerce.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–ALG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to ALG
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Algerie and Lufthansa. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FRA to ALG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to ALG ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 959 miles (1,543 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.