Find out what services and facilities are available at Algiers Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?
Internet and wi-fi
Wi-fi is free throughout the airport.
Don't delay buying a physical sim card upon arrival. Get an Algerian data e-sim quickly and easily on the web airalo.com.
ATMs and currency exchange
The exchange offices at the airport are operated only by the National Bank of Algeria with official exchange rates. In Algiers you will often encounter an illegal money exchange market and, for example, official taxi drivers will often offer you a better rate.
Money can only be exchanged unilaterally, i.e. you cannot change Algerian dinars back into any currency.
Remember, however, that it is illegal to exchange anywhere other than official money changers in Algeria.
There are also several Algerian bank ATMs in the arrivals hall, where international cards work without problems.
Shops and supermarket
You won't find a regular grocery supermarket or at least a mini-market or newsagent at the airport. In the public area, you can buy water or a sandwich in small cafés, for example.
Most shops are located after security in the international departure area.
Here you will find shops selling local products and souvenirs, fashion or books.
Dining options
Algeria's airport is relatively poorly equipped with restaurants. There are only 4 restaurants in the domestic terminal (of which only 1 after security).
The international terminal has 5 restaurants in the transit area and 4 restaurants in the public area. Of the well-known international brands, only the Segafredo café is present.
Luggage storage
Algiers Airport does not have luggage storage or automatic lockers.
Wifi is now free throughout the airport. You can buy a SIM card after arrival after midnight. 300minutes of talk time + 50Gb for 2000 DZD or 10€.
Currency exchange works unilaterally, even at the bank... so I have about 20,000 DZD at home :)
The lounge doesn't work on PP/LK, only on business ticket ( AF offers upgrade to Business for about 2500 Kč/segment the day before departure ).