Algiers to Mestre flights
Mestre lies 1,238 km (769 mi) north-east of Algiers, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Algiers | Mestre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Italy |
| Population | 2.4 million | 147,662 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | ALG, 12 km out | VCE, 8 km out |
Clocks in Mestre are 1 h ahead of Algiers right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mestre
Crossing from Algeria into Italy: money changes from the Dinar to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Algiers
Algiers is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Mestre
Mestre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Treviso Airport (TSF, 18 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Marco Polo Airport | VCE | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,827 ft | 7 ft |
| Treviso Airport | TSF | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,941 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mestre from Algiers?
1,238 km (769 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Algiers.
How long does it take to get from Algiers to Mestre by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Algiers and Mestre?
Mestre is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Rome against Africa/Algiers).
Which airports are used for Algiers to Mestre flights?
Typically Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE); Mestre also has TSF.
What currency do I need in Mestre?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.