Yes, you can smoke at Algiers Airport (ALG) at the designated outdoor areas located outside the terminals. These spots are landside, before security, so plan to step outside the building when you need a cigarette.
Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport is operated by EGSA Alger and serves the Algerian capital through Terminal 4 (the international terminal opened in 2019), Terminal 1, and Terminal 2 for domestic and charter flights. Smoking inside the terminals is not permitted, and there is no officially confirmed smoking room after security.
Where to Smoke
Smoking at ALG is outdoor-only. Use the designated areas just outside the terminal entrances, which sit landside before the security checkpoints. Once you pass through security, plan to wait until you reach your destination, as there is no officially confirmed airside or indoor smoking point at any terminal.
Vaping
Vaping is legal in Algeria, though it is restricted in public places, so use the same outdoor areas you would for smoking. For the full vaping rules, see our Algeria guide.
Summary
| Location | Smoking Allowed |
|---|---|
| Outdoor areas outside terminals (landside) | Yes |
| Indoor terminal areas | No |
| After security (airside) | No |
For Algeria’s airport smoking rules and vaping law, see our Algeria airport smoking guide.