Manchester Airport is set to add Algeria to the list of more than 60 countries it offers direct flights to, with Air Algérie announcing a new twice-weekly service to the capital Algiers starting this summer.
The inaugural flight on Sunday 14th June will be the first ever direct flight from Manchester to the North African country. Manchester will become the only UK airport outside of London with a direct link to Algiers, and flights will operate on Tuesdays and Sundays.
Air Algérie will become the fourth African airline operating from Manchester, joining Royal Air Maroc, Egyptair and Ethiopian Airlines.
What does Algiers have to offer?
Not only is Algiers a destination in its own right – with tourist attractions including the Martyrs Memorial and the Great Mosque of Algeria, fine dining offering the best of North African food, stunning golden beaches and rugged natural beauty of the cliffs and caves facing the Med on the north coast – but it is also a connecting hub for onward travel around Africa.
Key connections from Algiers include Johannesburg in South Africa, Abuja in Nigeria, Dakar and Douala in Senegal, meaning the new route opens up opportunities not only for tourism but for people with family and friends on the continent.
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.
“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.”
How much are fares from Manchester to Algiers?
Return fares start from just £263.43 for Manchester–Algiers–Manchester, and return fares start from just £881.73 for Manchester to Johannesburg via Algiers.
Please note that British nationals are required to secure a Visa before travelling to Algeria, which can be applied for online through the Algerian Consulate General in the UK.