⚠ Partial Coverage
Istanbul
→ Algier
Air Algerie · 2,257 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
IST
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul, Turkey
✈
Arrival
ALG
Houari Boumediene Airport
Algier, Algeria
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Air Algerie is based in Algeria. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether IST is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Air Algerie's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
Air Algerie IST–ALG: Full Compensation Guide
The Air Algerie route from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) covers approximately 2,257 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Air Algerie, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.