Major city · Algeria
Annaba
Spend 1–2 days in Annaba: see the Kasbah, Saint Augustine church, Salah Bey Mosque, and relax on the beach; add a night if you want a beach evening.
Annaba is a coastal city in northeast Algeria with a mix of French‑colonial and Ottoman architecture, a historic Kasbah, several museums and beaches. It is reachable by domestic flights, train and road, and taxis are the main local transport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DZD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional sandstorms)
- Airport
- AAE
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Algeria ↗Most visitors need a visa arranged in advance through an Algerian consulate, often with a hotel booking or invitation; check the current rules for your passport with the consulate.
- Algeria ↗Travel in the deep south (Tassili n'Ajjer, Hoggar) is generally done with a licensed local agency; check requirements before booking.
- Algeria ↗Declare foreign currency on arrival if required and exchange only at banks or official bureaux; keep receipts.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Annaba17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Annaba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD).Algeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMMobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo sell SIMs with a passport; buy in an official shop in town.Algeria-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled water.Algeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%.Algeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Algeria-wide
- SafetyDaytime is safe; evenings become quieter with limited lighting.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets elsewhere.Algeria-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 14 Protection Civile (fire/ambulance) · 1548 Gendarmerie (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysWeekend is Friday and Saturday; many shops close Friday midday.Algeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAAE Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (Domestic flights to Algiers/Oran; limited international to Paris and Istanbul).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the most convenient; a city bus network links downtown, the beach area and suburbs.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee with croissantDA 300–500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))DA 800–1200
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Hippo Regius)DA 130
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personDZD 1,500
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomDZD 4,500
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomDZD 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget DZD 2,500 · Mid DZD 4,250 · High DZD 7,750
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AAE Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (Domestic flights to Algiers/Oran; limited international to Paris and Istanbul)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Annaba: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis are the most convenient; a city bus network links downtown, the beach area and suburbs. No metro.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Seraidi village
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi or shared minibus, about 13 km (8.1 mi) eastTaxi or shared minibus, about 8.1 mi (13 km) east
Mountain air, views of coastline; good for sunrise
El Kala
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Road, about 1½ h east via RN3
Beach town with French‑fort ruins; optional stop at La Vielle Calle
Tunis (Tunisia)
cautionDoor to door: 6–7 h including border formalities
Long‑distance shared taxi from Annaba station, DA 3000
Check border crossing status before travel
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hôtel Seybouse International
Central, close to beach and Kasbah
Sheraton Annaba Hotel
Largest modern hotel, on Boulevard Victor Hugo
Hotel Hoggar
City‑center, basic rooms, Wi‑Fi, breakfast included
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- DA 2,500–3,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- DA 4,000–5,500 excl. bed
- High
- DA 6,500–9,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × DZD 4,500 | DZD 4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × DZD 4,250 | DZD 8,500 |
| Airport shuttle bus (round trip)2 × DZD 1,200 · check | DZD 2,400 |
| Taxi within city (average 5 km ride)2 × DZD 800 · check | DZD 1,600 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × DZD 2,500 · check | DZD 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DZD 2,200 |
| Trip total≈ DZD 12,100 per person per day, bed included | DZD 24,200 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee with croissant | DA 300–500 |
| Bourek (egg roll) | DA 200–350 |
| Museum entry (Hippo Regius) | DA 130 |
| Taxi (5 km) | DA 800–1200 |
| Train couchette (first class, Algiers‑Annaba) | DA 1770 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nighttime streets are poorly lit; women should avoid walking alone after dark.
- Ferry service to Marseille is suspended (check for updates).
- Train schedules may change; verify SNTF times before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Protection Civile (fire/ambulance)
- 14
- Gendarmerie
- 1548
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- Protection Civile (fire/ambulance)14
- Gendarmerie1548
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Annaba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional sandstorms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle (bus) – check schedule
- Train station to city centre – taxi or shared taxi
- Add a night for beach nightlife at La Corniche
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