CZL · large airport
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
Constantine, Algeria

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Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
Constantine, Algeria
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Gateway to eastern Algeria's historic city of Constantine.
Opened
1975
Location
Constantine, Algeria
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport is the principal airport serving Constantine, Algeria's third-largest city and one of its oldest urban centers. Named after former Algerian president Mohamed Boudiaf, the airport handles both domestic and international passenger traffic for the northeastern region of the country.
The airport underwent significant expansion and modernization works to increase its capacity and improve passenger facilities. It serves as an important hub connecting Constantine to major European and Middle Eastern destinations, as well as domestic routes across Algeria.
The facility is operated under the authority of the Algerian state airport management body, EGSA Constantine, and plays a vital role in supporting commerce, tourism, and diaspora travel for the region.
Terminals
The airport operates with a main passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and private vehicles connecting the airport to Constantine city center, located approximately 9 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Air Algérie is the primary carrier operating from CZL, alongside international carriers such as Transavia France, Air Arabia Maroc, and Tunisair.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Algerian president Mohamed Boudiaf, who was assassinated in 1992.
- ›IATA code CZL derives from the city's historical French name, 'Constantine'.
- ›The airport serves a large Algerian diaspora population in France and other European countries.
- ›Constantine is one of the oldest cities in the world, adding cultural significance to the gateway.
- ›The airport has an elevation of approximately 694 meters (2,277 feet) above sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Airlines serving this airport
Routes
CZL → ALGAH · 738 ATR 767 736
CZL → AZRAH · ATR
CZL → CDGAH · 738
CZL → GHAAH · ATR
CZL → HMEAH · ATR
CZL → ISTAH · 738
CZL → LYSAH · 738
CZL → MLHAH · 736
CZL → MRSAH · 738
CZL → NCEAH · 738 736
CZL → ORNAH · ATR
CZL → ORYAH · 736
CZL → LYSZI · 320
CZL → MLHZI · 320
CZL → MRSZI · 319
CZL → ORYZI · 319
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Latest news
Flightradar24· 10/25/2016
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FlyTeam· 8/21/2025
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الإذاعة الجزائرية |· 5/5/2026
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CBC· 2/27/2022
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FlyTeam· 8/31/2025
Metz (ETZ) to Constantine (CZL) Flight Schedule
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