Flights to Algiers with Air France from €150*

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Algiers the White fascinates and rises above the Mediterranean. Algiers, the capital and largest city in Algeria, spreads out over a plateau along the sea. It is made up of many different quarters, some ancient and picturesque, others modern and lively. The Casbah, the historical quarter was built on an overlooking hill and is divided into the high city and low city.

Algiers has a rich history which began during antiquity as an important trading post. Today the city still bears numerous marks of the past including from the colonial period and the Algerian war. Thanks to its economic growth, it has become one of the most important cities in Africa and the Mediterranean basin with a constantly growing population. Algiers has a population of about 3 million inhabitants with the majority of people under the age of 30.

Air France offers flights to Algiers departing from Dublin with a connection in Paris. The flight from Paris-Algiers is non-stop and takes a little over 2 hours. There are several daily flights.

Spring and autumn are the ideal seasons to travel to enjoy the visit as well as the beach.

The Casbah in Algiers, the old section of "Algiers the White".

The Casbah in Algiers is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and is a must-see for anyone who travels to Algiers. The Casbah or al Qasbah actually designates "the citadel" which overlooks the city. Today the term has a broader meaning and designates the entire historical neighbourhood that surrounds the citadel. Many of the original buildings have disappeared.

However, the Casbah in Algiers still maintains the typical charm of a medina in Maghreb with its maze of small narrow streets, old mosques like Jamaa El Kebir and its palaces that today house museums such as the Bardo. The numerous architectural influences from Africa, the Orient and the Mediterranean add to the buildings' picturesque beauty.

Take a stroll through the winding streets to discover the history and atmosphere of this neighbourhood in Algiers. You will understand how community life is organized in the medina while you enjoy the peaceful, traffic-free streets.

Discover Algiers

Algiers has many other attractions, for instance its many buildings and sumptuous parks and gardens. The capital is full of places to visit. Start with a tour of the city centre where you can do a bit of shopping. Then head for the popular neighbourhood of Bab el Oued.

The Jardin d'Essai in the Hamma neighbourhood is one of the largest acclimatization parks in the world. The garden is shaped like an amphitheatre at the foot of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Algiers. There are many plant species, a total of 1,200 on 34 hectares of land. It is a quiet area near the sea. Take the time to walk along the seafront on the Boulevard Che Guevara and admire the buildings dating from the colonial period.

The Sanctuary of the Martyr, 92 metres high and built in commemoration of those killed during the second world war, is also one of the most striking monuments in Algiers.

Some other monuments to visit during your trip to Algiers:

• The Grande Poste, in the heart of Algiers.
• The Notre-Dame d'Afrique Basilica near Bab El Oued,
• The villa Adb-el-Tif,
• The Balcon Saint-Raphaël, for a breath-taking view of the city
• The Big Mosque, the oldest building in Algiers, etc.

Travel to Algiers

Once you have reserved your plane tickets, you must obtain a visa to travel to Algeria from the Algerian Consulate in London, and you must have a passport that is valid for six months after arriving in Algeria.

Choose a large airline company and reserve a flight directly online. Air France offers good rates for flights to Algiers from Paris or Marseille.