Algeria's national airline, Air Algérie, has resumed flights to Libya's capital, Tripoli, after a hiatus of over a decade. The first flight took off on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from Algiers' Houari Boumédiène International Airport. The flight was operated with two weekly services on Wednesdays and Fridays. The resumption of flights between the two countries is seen as a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations.
The flights will be operated with a rate of two per week, on Wednesdays and Fridays, going and coming back. The ticket price starts at around 37,500 Algerian dinars for a one-way trip from Algiers. The resumption of flights is part of Air Algérie's strategy to expand its international network, particularly in Africa. The airline aims to make Algiers a regional hub connecting the continent to the rest of the world.
The Libyan ambassador to Algeria, Salah Hammouda Bakkada, described the resumption of flights as an important step in enhancing relations between the two countries. He noted that the move goes beyond trade to include economic, social, and humanitarian aspects between the two nations. The resumption of flights is expected to boost trade and economic cooperation between Algeria and Libya.
The agreement to resume flights was facilitated by a deal between Algerian civil aviation authorities and Libya's Ministry of Transport in April 2026. The accord allows for up to 14 weekly flights for each country. Algeria and Libya share a border of nearly 1,000 kilometers, and the resumption of direct flights is expected to strengthen ties between the two nations.
Air Algérie has announced plans to launch five new international routes, including the Tripoli route. The airline recently launched flights to Conakry on October 25, 2026, and to Brazzaville and Lagos on October 26, 2026. The expansion of Air Algérie's network is part of its strategy to increase its presence in Africa.
The resumption of flights between Algeria and Libya is seen as a positive development for the region. The move is expected to boost economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The flights will also provide more options for passengers and cargo transportation between the two nations.
The Algerian-Libyan route is a significant one, given the two countries' shared border and historical ties. The resumption of flights is expected to have a positive impact on the economies of both countries and strengthen their bilateral relations. The flights will be operated in accordance with international safety and security standards.
Key points
- Resumption of flights between Algeria and Libya after over a decade
- Two weekly flights to be operated on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Ticket prices start at around 37,500 Algerian dinars for a one-way trip from Algiers
