Medina to Algiers (MED–ALG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MED–ALG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Algerie leads the route. The flight covers 2,309 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH Air Algerie | 3 | 73H | 6h-6h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MED: +03 · ALG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, 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.
MED–ALG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MED to ALG
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Algerie. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MED to ALG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MED to ALG ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,309 miles (3,716 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BLJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.