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Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport

Annaba, Algeria

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Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport

Annaba, Algeria
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DABB
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Algeria's northeastern gateway serving the Annaba region.

Location
Annaba, Algeria
Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport is an international airport located in the northeastern corner of Algeria, serving the city of Annaba and the surrounding Annaba Province. The airport is named after Rabah Bitat, a prominent Algerian revolutionary and statesman. The airport handles both domestic routes within Algeria and international flights, primarily to European destinations and other points in North Africa and the Middle East. It serves as an important regional hub for the northeastern part of the country, which is home to significant industrial activity. Annaba is Algeria's fourth-largest city and an important port and industrial center, which contributes to the airport's passenger and cargo traffic. The facility is managed under the authority of the Algerian state airport operator.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Annaba city center is available primarily by taxi and private vehicle.
Airlines here
Air Algérie is the primary carrier operating at the airport, offering domestic and international services, with some European airlines also serving the route.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Rabah Bitat, one of the nine historic leaders of the Algerian War of Independence.
  • ›Located approximately 12 kilometers from Annaba city center.
  • ›Serves both domestic Algerian routes and international destinations, particularly in Europe.
  • ›Annaba is one of Algeria's major industrial cities, home to the El Hadjar steel complex.
  • ›The ICAO code DABB places it within the Algerian airspace designator block.
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Route map (7 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Algerie
AH
Aigle Azur
ZI

Routes

AAE → ALGAH · 738 ATR 736
AAE → CDGAH · 738
AAE → ISTAH · 738
AAE → LYSAH · 738
AAE → MRSAH · 738
AAE → ORNAH · ATR
AAE → ORYAH · 736
AAE → MRSZI · 319
AAE → ORYZI · 319
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Rabah Bitat Airport
Encyclopaedia

Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport, formerly known as Les Salines Airport, and popularly as El Mellah Airport is an international airport located 9 km (5.6 mi) south of Annaba, a city in Algeria. It is named after Rabah Bitat, a president of Algeria (1978–1979).

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