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title: "Algiers, Algeria"
description: "Algeria · airport ALG"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/algiers"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇩🇿 Algiers, Algeria

Algeria · airport ALG

## On the ground

- Safety: High degree of caution
- Currency: Algerian Dinar (DZD). 100 USD = 13434 DZD
- Phone code: +213
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/5b4NQ1](https://airalo.pxf.io/5b4NQ1)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Algeria](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Algeria)

## Brief

- Try local specialities such as couscous, rechta, mhadjeb, grilled seafood, dates, and mint tea.
- Algiers is hilly in places, and traffic can be heavy. The metro, tramway, buses, and licensed taxis are useful for getting around, but allow extra time during peak hours.
- Carry some Algerian dinars for smaller shops, taxis, and markets, as card acceptance can be limited. Use official exchange channels and retain receipts for currency transactions.

## Safety and health

- Algeria has a restrictive political environment. Avoid demonstrations, political activity, photographing security or government sites, and posting politically sensitive material. Foreign visitors should carry identification and follow police instructions. ([hrw.org](https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2026/country-chapters/algeria))
- Avoid swimming, wading, or washing in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis. Protect yourself from sand-fly bites, particularly outside urban areas, to reduce leishmaniasis risk. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/algeria))
- Tap-water quality can be unreliable, especially outside Algiers and in southern Algeria. Prefer sealed bottled water, use hand sanitizer, and choose clean-looking restaurants. Medical services can be overcrowded, and care is limited in remote Sahara areas. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/algeria) | [wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Algeria))
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from countries with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits longer than 12 hours. It is not required for direct travel from the United States. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/algeria))

## Recent News

- **10 September 2026:** Algeria severed diplomatic relations with the UAE and announced restrictions on UAE-registered aircraft, with reported exemptions for some commercial flights. Travellers connecting through or flying between Algiers and the UAE should confirm schedules and routing directly with their airline. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/algeria-uae-diplomacy-909f984e2687b03ed603ac3306df7203) | [aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/10/algeria-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-uae-what-we-know))
- **3 October 2026:** Algeria said it had deployed fighter aircraft to Niger after an attempted mutiny, reflecting heightened security tensions in the wider Sahel region. This does not indicate fighting in Algiers, but travellers should avoid remote border areas and monitor regional security updates. ([aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/3/algeria-sent-fighter-jets-to-niger-to-thwart-coup-attempt-president-says))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best times to visit Algiers are March-April and October-November, when conditions are generally mild for sightseeing, though rain is possible. January and December are cooler and wetter, while May-September brings increasing heat, with extreme temperatures limiting Sahara activities in particular.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | Avoid | 11 | 58 | 7 |
| February | OK | 11 | 42 | 8 |
| March | Great | 14 | 46 | 8 |
| April | Great | 18 | 35 | 9 |
| May | OK | 22 | 25 | 11 |
| June | OK | 26 | 10 | 12 |
| July | OK | 30 | 1 | 12 |
| August | OK | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| September | OK | 26 | 14 | 10 |
| October | Great | 21 | 42 | 9 |
| November | Great | 15 | 44 | 6 |
| December | OK | 13 | 40 | 6 |

### Month by month

- **January (Avoid):** January is cool and rainy, around 6-16°C, with rough seas and some hotel closures. Indoor sightseeing suits the coastal winter weather.
- **February (OK):** February is mild and showery, around 6-17°C. Some beach properties remain closed, while museums and city sights suit the conditions.
- **March (Great):** March is mild, around 7-18°C, with spring blossoms and wildflowers. Peak sirocco winds can bring hot, dusty air to Algiers.
- **April (Great):** April is mild, around 9-20°C, with spring flowers and occasional rain. Coastal sightseeing is generally comfortable.
- **May (OK):** May is warm, around 12-23°C, and generally dry. Sahara tours and camps reduce operations late in the month because of extreme heat.
- **June (OK):** June is hot, around 16-27°C, with mostly dry coastal weather. Extreme desert heat limits Sahara touring, while city visits suit early or late hours.
- **July (OK):** July is very hot, around 19-31°C, with mostly dry coastal weather. Extreme heat constrains Sahara travel and can limit daytime sightseeing.
- **August (OK):** August is the hottest month, around 20-32°C, and largely dry on the coast. Heat can restrict daytime sightseeing and Sahara activities.
- **September (OK):** September is warm, around 17-29°C, with mostly dry coastal weather. Dust storms may follow the dry summer, and desert heat limits some touring.
- **October (Great):** October is warm, around 14-25°C, with rain possible. Desert camps reopen, and the M'Zab date harvest adds seasonal interest.
- **November (Great):** November is mild, around 10-20°C, with rain and peak sirocco winds bringing hot, dusty air. City sightseeing fits breaks between showers.
- **December (OK):** December is cool and rainy, around 7-16°C, with mild winter sun between showers. Sahara nights may fall below freezing.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 27 | 12 | 2% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 25 | 13 | 31% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 25 | 14 | 30% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 24 | 11 | 20% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 23 | 13 | 72% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 23 | 11 | 49% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 22 | 13 | 23% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- ["Best of Algiers city" by Fancyellow](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/Best-of-Algiers-city-by-Fancyellow/d25745-110953P7?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 91.49 USD · 7–7 HOUR
- [Algiers Casbah Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/Algiers-Casbah-Visit/d25745-371895P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 34.31 USD
- [Best of Algiers Tour By Algeriatours16](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/Best-of-Algiers-Tour/d25745-101480P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 89.75 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- ["Tipaza and Cherchell" Tour by Fancyellow](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/Tipaza-and-Cherchell-Tour-by-Fancyellow/d25745-110953P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 80.05 USD · 7–7 HOUR
- [The essential of Algiers by a local expert in a Private Day](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/The-essential-of-Algiers-by-a-local-expert-in-a-Private-Day/d25745-372399P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 91.49 USD
- [Private Day Tour to the Roman Ruins of Tipaza](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/Private-Day-Tour-to-the-Roman-Ruins-of-Tipaza/d25745-372399P11?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 91.49 USD · 8–8 HOUR
- [BEST Casbah Private Guided tour with a Tasty Traditional Lunch](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/BEST-Casbah-Tour-and-Food-in-Algiers/d25745-429472P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 67.47 USD
- [Casbah tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/Casbah-tour/d25745-113480P4?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 68.62 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Djemila Roman Ruins in a Private Day](https://www.viator.com/tours/Algiers/Djemila-Roman-Ruins-in-a-Private-Day/d25745-372399P12?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 160.11 USD

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