Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport - CZL
Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport is an airport operated by EGSA-Constantine and serves major areas and towns in Constantine, Algeria. The airport is located 5.6 miles at the southern portion of Constantine and 200 miles from Algiers. It sits 706 meters above mean sea level and originally built in 1943 as Constantine Airfield. The U.S. Army used it during World War 2 as part of its North African Campaign. It served as the headquarters of the XII Bomber Command and the supply and maintenance depot of the Air Technical Service Command of the U.S. Army.
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CZL Airport was named after the former president of Algeria, Mohamed Boudiaf who was also a political leader and founder of the FLN or the National Liberation Front. He was also the one who led the Algerian War of Independence back in 1954 to 1962. The airport features two asphalt runways 2,400 and 3,000 meters long. Major airlines serving in the airport includes TUI Fly, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines and Air Algerie. Constantine is the nearest area for relaxation featuring architecturally stunning mosques, bridges and palaces. Dining options are also plenty in the area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
CZL Airport hotels located less than 20 minutes away from the airport include the Ibis Constantine and Constantine Marriott Hotel. Airport shuttle services are both offered by the hotels to and from the airport. Several local attractions can be accessed from these hotels.
An alternative airport when visiting the region is the Batna Airport, located in Batna, Algeria.
