<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Algiers International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para ">The airport was created in 1924 and named Maison Blanche Airport. During World War II, Maison Blanche Airport was a primary objective of the Allied Operation Torch Eastern Task Force on 8 November 1942 and was seized by a combination of United States Army units, British Commandos and elements of a British Infantry Division.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Opposition by Vichy French forces who defended the airport ended that same day, as orders from Admiral Darlan in Algiers were issued to cease all hostilities in North Africa.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Hawker Hurricane Aircraft of No. 43 Squadron RAF under the Command of Squadron Leader Michael Rook landed at Maison Blanche shortly after 11.00 Hrs on 8 November, and began offensive patrols the next day. 43 Sqn remained at Maison Blanche until 13 March 1943, when the unit was deployed to Jemmapes, Constantine</p>
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<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-2 pt-5">Ground Transportation Algiers International Airport</h2>
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<li class="blog-li"><strong>Car: </strong>CarThe distance to the center of Algiers is 20 km using the route N5 direct Bab Ezzouar. A1 also connects with N5 to the airport. Taxis service the airport to downtown Algiers.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>CarParking: </strong>CarThe airport has a 7,000 capacity with two car parks located north of the terminals.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>CarBus: </strong>CarBuses link the airport to downtown Algiers every 30 minutes during the day with the line 100 of the Algiers's public transport buses company (ETUSA).</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>CarSubway: </strong>Car The Algiers Metro Line L1 extension will connect the airport with the centre of Algiers.</li>
<li class="blog-li"><strong>CarSuburban rail: </strong>CarSince 2019 Algiers airport has a rail station, located between terminals 1 and 2. The train connects the Algiers downtown (Agha station) to the international airport with a stopover at El Harrach train station with trains of the commuter rail network of the SNTF. The train frequency is one train every 30 minutes with a 20-minute journey time.</li>
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<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 pt-5">Services Algiers International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">See some of the available services and amenities in Algiers Airport:</p>
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<li class="blog-li">Duty free shops</li>
<li class="blog-li">ATMs</li>
<li class="blog-li">Currency exchange</li>
<li class="blog-li">Wi-Fi</li>
<li class="blog-li">Luggage trolleys</li>
<li class="blog-li">Lost and found</li>
<li class="blog-li">Post office</li>
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