Madrid to Béjaïa flights
Béjaïa lies 865 km (537 mi) south-east of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 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.
| Madrid | Béjaïa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Algeria |
| Population | 3.3 million | 176,139 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | MAD, 14 km out | BJA, 5 km out |
Clocks in Béjaïa are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands only 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Béjaïa
Crossing from Spain into Algeria: money changes from the Euro 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 Madrid
Madrid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,271-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Béjaïa
Béjaïa is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL, 70 km), Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 68 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,874 ft | 20 ft |
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | GJL | 70 km (43 mi) | 7,874 ft | 36 ft |
| Ain Arnat Airport (regional) | QSF | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,498 ft | 3,360 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Béjaïa from Madrid?
865 km (537 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Madrid.
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Béjaïa by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Béjaïa?
Béjaïa is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Madrid to Béjaïa flights?
Typically Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA); Béjaïa also has GJL, QSF.
What currency do I need in Béjaïa?
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.