Jeddah to Algiers (JED–ALG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JED–ALG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and Air Algerie lead the route. The flight covers 2,385 miles in approximately 5h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 13 | 777 | 5h20-5h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AH Air Algerie | 1 | 332 | 5h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · ALG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 4:00 PM in Algiers.
Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria. Apply at the Algerian Embassy in Riyadh. A tourist visa costs about SAR 250, requires a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, two passport photos, a completed application form, hotel reservation, return ticket, and bank statements. Processing takes 7 to 15 business days. Algeria does not offer e-visas or visas on arrival for Saudi nationals.
The visa is typically issued as a single-entry, valid for 30 to 90 days depending on the purpose of travel. Arabic is the official language, and Saudi visitors will communicate easily across the country. French is the secondary language used in business and signage. Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area, with the Sahara covering its southern two-thirds and a Mediterranean coastline stretching 1,200 km along the north.
Direct flights from Jeddah to Algiers run about 5 hours on Saudia and Air Algerie, with service increasing during Hajj and Umrah seasons. Riyadh to Algiers connects through Cairo, Istanbul, or a Gulf hub. Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (DZD), a closed currency that cannot be purchased outside the country. Exchange at the airport or banks on arrival. The rate sits around 35.80 DZD per SAR 1. Card payments are limited outside major hotels in Algiers, Oran, and Constantine, so carry cash. No mandatory vaccinations. The Casbah of Algiers, Roman ruins at Djemila and Timgad, and the M'zab Valley are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–ALG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to ALG
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia and Air Algerie. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
JED to ALG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to ALG is about 5 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,385 miles (3,838 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guemar, Cairo and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.