Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport

BJA / DAAE

IATA Code
BJA
ICAO Code
DAAE
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Soummam-Abane Ramdane Airport (serving Béjaïa, Algeria) is a regional airport with a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights and some international or seasonal services. The layout is compact: arrivals and departures occur in the same main building and walking distances within the terminal are short. Ground handling and passenger facilities are typical for a provincial airport.

Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport
Elevation: 6 m
36.7125, 5.0699

Getting to and From Soummam-Abane Ramdane Airport #

Travel between the airport and Béjaïa city centre generally takes 30-60 minutes depending on traffic and exact destination.

  • Taxi / ride-share: Taxis and shared taxis/minibuses (grand taxis) provide the most common public transport links.
  • Bus / shuttle: Public bus services are limited; many travellers pre-book transfers or use taxis.
  • Driving: Roads link the airport to the coastal cities; expect variable journey times in busy periods.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Soummam-Abane Ramdane Airport #

Facilities are basic: cafés or snack kiosks, car hire desks and basic passenger amenities.

  • Lounges: No large commercial lounges; seating is public.
  • Food & drink: Limited options - plan meals accordingly.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi provisioning is limited; charging points may be scarce.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessibility features are present; arrange extra assistance in advance with your carrier.

Tips for Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport #

  • Taxis and shared minibuses are the normal way to reach Béjaïa city centre - confirm the fare before boarding.
  • Some international or seasonal routes operate only at certain times of year; check schedules in advance rather than relying on daily service.

Weather & Climate near Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport #

Climate

Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (753 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 7° - 16° 12° 101 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.6 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
February Good 8° - 17° 12° 85 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Very Good 9° - 18° 13° 84 mm partly cloudy 75% 4.0 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 67 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Excellent 14° - 23° 18° 43 mm some cloud 69% 3.4 m/s 1.8 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 17° - 26° 22° 15 mm mostly sunny 60% 3.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 20° - 29° 24° 4 mm mostly sunny 53% 3.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 21° - 30° 25° 10 mm mostly sunny 56% 3.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.4h
September Excellent 19° - 28° 23° 45 mm some cloud 67% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 12.3h
October Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 83 mm some cloud 69% 3.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 11° - 20° 16° 94 mm partly cloudy 77% 3.6 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Good 8° - 17° 13° 122 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h

Nearby Cities #