Flights Algier → London
ALG → LGW
Route overview
The flight route connects Algiers to London, operating with a mix of Boeing 737-400 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The airport in Algiers, which has been open since 1924, serves as the origin for this high-demand route that terminates at one of the world's busiest airports, handling nearly forty million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Algier (ALG) → London (LGW) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Algier the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Algier (ALG) to London (LGW) heads north for about 1,630 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 27m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Algier the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating ALG-LGW
Frequently asked questions about ALG-LGW
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
