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Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport

Constantine, Algeria

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Elevation

2265 ft

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The Essence of Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport

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Location

Constantine · 25 · Algeria

Connectivity

16 routes · 12 destinations

Position

36.276°, 6.620° · 2265 ft elev.

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Gateway to northeastern Algeria's historic city of Constantine.

Opened

1975

Location

Constantine, Algeria

Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Constantine, Algeria's fourth-largest city and one of the oldest cities in the world. Located approximately 9 kilometres from the city centre, it handles both domestic and international passenger traffic for the northeastern region of Algeria. The airport was renamed in honour of Mohamed Boudiaf, an Algerian independence leader and former head of state who was assassinated in 1992. It serves as an important link between Constantine and destinations across Europe and the Middle East, catering to the large Algerian diaspora community. Managed by the Société de Gestion des Services et Infrastructures Aéroportuaires (SGSIA), the airport has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand in the region.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis and private hire vehicles connecting the airport to Constantine city centre, approximately 9 kilometres away.

Airlines here

Air Algérie is the dominant carrier at the airport, with additional international services provided by airlines such as Transavia France, Air Arabia Maroc, and Tunisair.

Notable facts

›Named after Mohamed Boudiaf, a key figure in the Algerian War of Independence and former President assassinated in 1992.
›Serves as the main international gateway for northeastern Algeria.
›The airport's IATA code CZL reflects the French colonial-era name 'Constantina.'
›Constantine is sometimes called the 'City of Bridges,' and the airport serves tourists visiting the city's famous viaducts.
›The airport handles significant seasonal traffic from Algerian diaspora returning from France and other European countries.

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Route map (11 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Algerie

Aigle Azur

Routes

CZL → AZRAH · ATR

CZL → CDGAH · 738

CZL → ISTAH · 738

CZL → HMEAH · ATR

CZL → LYSAH · 738

CZL → MRSAH · 738

CZL → ORNAH · ATR

CZL → ORYAH · 736

CZL → ALGAH · 738 ATR 767 736

CZL → GHAAH · ATR

CZL → MLHAH · 736

CZL → NCEAH · 738 736

CZL → ORYZI · 319

CZL → LYSZI · 320

CZL → MLHZI · 320

CZL → MRSZI · 319

Aircraft operating here

Boeing 737-8006 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6005 routes Boeing 737-6004 routes Airbus A3192 routes Airbus A3202 routes Boeing 7671 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport is an airport in Algeria, located approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south of Constantine; about 320 kilometres (200 mi) east-southeast of Algiers.

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Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport

Airport in Constantine, Algeria

Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport is an airport in Algeria, located approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south of Constantine; about 320 kilometres (200 mi) east-southeast of Algiers.

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