Manchester Airport launches direct Algiers flights

The airline will begin a twice-weekly service to the Algerian capital from Manchester Airport starting this summer, making it the only UK airport outside London with a direct connection to Algiers.

Algiers is a beautiful city on the Med

Flights will operate on Tuesdays and Sundays, with the inaugural departure scheduled for Sunday,  June 14.

Manchester Airport (Image: Manchester Airport/Hufton + Crow)

Stephen Turner, chief commercial officer at Manchester Airport, said: “We are proud to connect the North to the world and our new partnership with Air Algérie really epitomises what we mean by that.

“This new route doesn’t just connect people with a new destination for holidays – it connects African communities in the North to friends and families all over the continent.

“It will make a huge difference to thousands of people and we are very excited to welcome the first passengers in the summer – and, of course, all of those who follow.”

Algiers is both a tourist destination and a key connecting hub for onward travel across Africa.

The new service opens up convenient connections to cities including Johannesburg, Abuja, Dakar, and Douala.

Gardens of Hamma, Algiers (Image: Nasro Azaizia)

Mr Turner said: “Those flying to Algiers from Manchester this summer will also benefit from the use of our outstanding new facilities in Terminal 2, fresh from a £1.3bn investment.”

Air Algérie will become the fourth African airline to operate from Manchester, joining Royal Air Maroc, Egyptair, and Ethiopian Airlines.

The new route will be served by Air Algérie’s fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.

Madjid Terghini, General Manager UK&EIRE at Air Algérie, said: “We are delighted to launch this new direct service between Manchester and Algiers, a significant milestone in the continued expansion of our international network.

“This route holds particular importance for the Algerian community in the United Kingdom and further reinforces our commitment to delivering seamless connectivity between Algeria and key global markets.”