Smoking at Algiers - Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)

Airport Rating

5

Before Security Smoking

Smoking is only permitted in designated areas outside the terminals.

After Security Smoking

2026, April update from Ceanna.: Algiers now has a dedicated smoking area in commercial area of departure lounge next to Coffee & Tea.

Update from Dave, March 2023: there arent any smoking lounges past security, but smoking is allowed in either of the two cafe's before departure gates.

Further Information

Official Website

Algiers – Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) is Algeria’s largest and busiest international airport, located about 16 km southeast of central Algiers in the municipality of Dar El Beïda.

Houari Boumediene Airport, also known simply as Algiers Airport, serves as the primary gateway to Algeria and is named after former Algerian president Houari Boumediene. Established in 1924, it originally operated under the name Maison Blanche Airport and played a significant role during World War II, particularly in Operation Torch. Today, the airport features two long asphalt runways, each measuring 3,500 meters, capable of handling large international aircraft. With nearly 10 million passengers in 2024, ALG ranks among the top 10 busiest airports in Africa, reflecting its importance as a regional aviation hub.

ALG operates three terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights, Terminal 2 for charter and regional services, and the modern Terminal 4 for most international operations. The airport serves over 80 destinations through 26 airlines, including major carriers such as Air Algérie—its largest operator—Tassili Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and Emirates, connecting Algiers to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The airport is managed by SGSIA, a public company responsible for its operations and infrastructure.

With ongoing expansion plans aiming to increase capacity to 20 million passengers by 2027, Houari Boumediene Airport continues to modernize and strengthen its role as a key transportation hub in North Africa.