Fes to Tlemcen flights
Tlemcen lies 351 km (218 mi) east of Fes, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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.
| Fes | Tlemcen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Algeria |
| Population | 1.2 million | 173,531 |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) | 811 m (2,661 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | FEZ, 12 km out | TLM, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Tlemcen
Crossing from Morocco into Algeria: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (DZD); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +213; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648803 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Fes
Fes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tlemcen
Tlemcen is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Oujda Angads Airport (OUD, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | TLM | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 814 ft |
| Oujda Angads Airport | OUD | 57 km (35 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,535 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tlemcen from Fes?
351 km (218 mi) in a straight line, east of Fes.
How long does it take to get from Fes to Tlemcen by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fes and Tlemcen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Fes to Tlemcen flights?
Typically Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ) to Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM); Tlemcen also has OUD.
What currency do I need in Tlemcen?
The Dinar (DZD).
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.