Flights to Sidi Bel Abbes
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Sidi Bel Abbes is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport | ORN | 48 km (30 mi) | 11,811 ft | 295 ft |
| Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport | TLM | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,530 ft | 814 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, ORN can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 295 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sidi Bel Abbes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Casablanca | Morocco | 665 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Madrid | Spain | 641 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Algiers | Algeria | 376 km (234 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Rome | Italy | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Barcelona | Spain | 731 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Rabat | Morocco | 582 km (362 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Milan | Italy | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Tripoli | Libya | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Fes | Morocco | 420 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Tangier | Morocco | 472 km (294 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Marrakesh | Morocco | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Salé | Morocco | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Naples | Italy | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Marseille | France | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Turin | Italy | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Valencia | Spain | 477 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Agadir | Morocco | 991 km (616 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Tunis | Tunisia | 987 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Zaragoza | Spain | 719 km (447 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Sevilla | Spain | 537 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Palermo | Italy | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Málaga | Spain | 381 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Shanghai | China | 10,470 km (6,506 mi) | about 14 h 10 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Chongqing | China | 9,534 km (5,924 mi) | about 12 h 58 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Chengdu | China | 9,270 km (5,760 mi) | about 12 h 38 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Beijing | China | 9,466 km (5,882 mi) | about 12 h 53 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Guangzhou | China | 10,505 km (6,528 mi) | about 14 h 13 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Shenzhen | China | 10,610 km (6,593 mi) | about 14 h 21 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Istanbul | Turkey | 2,654 km (1,649 mi) | about 4 h 9 min |
| Sidi Bel Abbes to Tianjin | China | 9,573 km (5,949 mi) | about 13 h 1 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 Sidi Bel Abbes?
Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN) is the closest large airport at 48 km (30 mi). The others, TLM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ORN from Sidi Bel Abbes city centre?
48 km (30 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sidi Bel Abbes 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.