Air Algérie EU261 — Complete Guide for European Flights
Air Algérie (AH) is non-EU. EU261/UK261 covers ONLY EU/UK departures (14+ European cities). Return from Algiers/Oran/Constantine NOT covered. €250 short-haul / €400 medium-haul.
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When Is Air Algérie Covered?
| Direction | EU261/UK261? | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| EU/UK city → Algiers/Oran/Constantine | YES (EU/UK departure) | €250 / €400 by distance |
| Algiers/Oran/Constantine → EU/UK city | NO (non-EU origin, non-EU carrier) | — |
Distance Tiers
- €250 / £220 — Up to 1,500 km. France-Algeria diaspora routes: Paris-Algiers (~1,400 km), Marseille-Algiers (~720 km), Lyon-Algiers (~1,250 km), Toulouse-Algiers (~1,150 km).
- €400 / £350 — 1,500-3,500 km. UK / Northern Europe / Germany to Algeria: London-Algiers (~1,800 km), Brussels-Algiers (~1,750 km), Frankfurt-Algiers (~1,800 km).
Air Algérie European Network
Heavy France focus: Paris (CDG, ORY), Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Lille, Mulhouse. Plus London, Brussels, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, Geneva.
Filing the Claim
File at airalgerie.dz citing EU261/UK261. If rejected, escalate to the relevant NEB. Or use ClaimWinger — no win, no fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Air Algérie covered by EU261?
Only when departing an EU/UK airport. Air Algérie (AH) is Algerian (non-EU). The regulation triggers on (1) EU/UK departure (any carrier) OR (2) flight to EU/UK on an EU/UK carrier. AH triggers #1 only — Paris → Algiers on AH = covered. Algiers → Paris on AH = NOT covered. Same logic applies for all 14+ AH European gateways.
Which European cities does Air Algérie serve?
France: Paris (CDG, ORY), Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Lille (heavy diaspora). UK: London Heathrow. Belgium: Brussels. Italy: Rome, Milan. Germany: Frankfurt. Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante. Switzerland: Geneva. Plus seasonal additions. All EU/UK departures qualify; all returns do not.
How much for an Air Algérie delay?
Distance-based: €250 short-haul (under 1,500 km) — most France-Algeria routes (Paris-Algiers ~1,400 km, Marseille-Algiers ~720 km, Lyon-Algiers ~1,250 km). €400 medium-haul (1,500-3,500 km) — UK and Northern Europe to Algeria (London-Algiers ~1,800 km, Brussels-Algiers ~1,750 km, Frankfurt-Algiers ~1,800 km). UK261: £220 / £350.
Algerian-French diaspora — best carrier choice?
Air France: covered both directions on Paris/Marseille/Lyon-Algiers. Transavia France (TO): French EU — covered both ways. ASL Airlines France: French EU — covered both ways. For both-way EU261 protection, choose Air France or Transavia. Air Algérie return is uncovered. France has the EU's longest standard limitation period: 5 years.
How to file an Air Algérie EU261 claim?
File at airalgerie.dz — contact form. Cite EU Regulation 261/2004, the 3+ hour arrival delay, and the EU/UK departure airport. Wait 4-8 weeks. If rejected, escalate to the NEB of the departure country: France DGAC, UK CAA + CEDR, Belgium DGT (1yr — fastest), Germany LBA + SÖP, Spain AESA, Italy ENAC. Or use a no-win-no-fee service like ClaimWinger.
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