Tangier to Biskra flights
Biskra lies 1,050 km (653 mi) east of Tangier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 6 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.
| Tangier | Biskra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Algeria |
| Population | 1 million | 204,661 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | TNG, 12 km out | BSK, 6 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Biskra
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 Tangier
Tangier is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 47 km), Gibraltar Airport (GIB, 59 km).
Arriving in Biskra
Biskra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,469 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport | BSK | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,469 ft | 289 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Biskra from Tangier?
1,050 km (653 mi) in a straight line, east of Tangier.
How long does it take to get from Tangier to Biskra by air?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tangier and Biskra?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tangier to Biskra flights?
Typically Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) to Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK).
What currency do I need in Biskra?
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.