Flights to Jijel
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Jijel is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA, 63 km), Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL, 98 km), Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | GJL | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 36 ft |
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,874 ft | 20 ft |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,265 ft |
| Ain Arnat Airport (regional) | QSF | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,498 ft | 3,360 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,874 ft, GJL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 36 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Jijel
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jijel to Casablanca | Morocco | 1,266 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Jijel to Madrid | Spain | 914 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Jijel to Algiers | Algeria | 239 km (148 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Jijel to Rome | Italy | 809 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Jijel to Paris | France | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Jijel to Barcelona | Spain | 595 km (370 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Jijel to Rabat | Morocco | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Jijel to Munich | Germany | 1,345 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Jijel to Milan | Italy | 1,003 km (623 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Jijel to Tripoli | Libya | 806 km (501 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Jijel to Fes | Morocco | 1,023 km (635 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Jijel to Tangier | Morocco | 1,042 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Jijel to Marrakesh | Morocco | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Jijel to Salé | Morocco | 1,178 km (732 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Jijel to Naples | Italy | 862 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Jijel to Marseille | France | 721 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Jijel to Turin | Italy | 931 km (579 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Jijel to Valencia | Spain | 613 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Jijel to Oran | Algeria | 587 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Jijel to Benghazi | Libya | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Jijel to Sarajevo | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Jijel to Tunis | Tunisia | 392 km (243 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Jijel to Shanghai | China | 9,919 km (6,164 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
| Jijel to Chongqing | China | 8,950 km (5,561 mi) | about 12 h 13 min |
| Jijel to Chengdu | China | 8,684 km (5,396 mi) | about 11 h 53 min |
| Jijel to Beijing | China | 8,931 km (5,550 mi) | about 12 h 12 min |
| Jijel to Guangzhou | China | 9,918 km (6,163 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
| Jijel to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,053 km (1,276 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Jijel to Tianjin | China | 9,038 km (5,616 mi) | about 12 h 20 min |
| Jijel to Wuhan | China | 9,458 km (5,877 mi) | about 12 h 53 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Jijel?
Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). The others, BJA, CZL, QSF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GJL from Jijel city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Jijel on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.