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2 airlines operate flights between Algiers and Istanbul Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Air Algerie

Flights from Algiers to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Algerie: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Algiers to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 303 round-trip via Annaba Les Salines (AAE), compared to C$ 321 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 61–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Air Algerie. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Algiers to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Annaba Les Salines (AAE) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Paris Orly (ORY) – 7% of one-stop connections

Annaba Les Salines (AAE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Algiers to Istanbul Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 312 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 327, a difference of C$ 15. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Algiers to Istanbul Airport route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Algiers to Istanbul Airport flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, Night flights for 28%, and Afternoon flights for 1%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim, and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Algiers to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:40 am and lands at 1:14 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 3:19 am.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 21% above the route average of C$ 321. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Algiers to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 34m, covering 3,628 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 288 to C$ 2,597. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Algiers to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 420, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 52m, compared with 8h 59m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 9h 47m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours ahead of Algiers (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Algiers to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 270 to C$ 388, with an average of C$ 321 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 270 counts as a good deal.