Why go
- Coastal city in Oran Province, Algeria.
- Served by Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF).
History
Oran is a major coastal city located in the northwest of Algeria. It is considered the second most important city of Algeria, after the capital, Algiers, because of its population and commercial, industrial and cultural importance. It is 432 km (268 mi) west-southwest from Algiers. The total population of the city was 803,329 in 2008, while the metropolitan area has a population of approximately 1,500,000, making it the second-largest city in Algeria by population. It is the capital of the Oran Province.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 23 direct destinations
- Air Algerie AH (736, ATR, 737-800, 767, 330) · 18 routes: Adrar, Algier, Alicante, Annaba, Barcelona, Béchar, Casablanca, Constantine, Ghardaia, Hassi Messaoud, Istanbul, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Ouargla, Paris, Paris, Toulouse
- Aigle Azur ZI (A319, A320) · 7 routes: Lille, Lyon, Marseille, MLH, Paris, Paris, Toulouse
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320, A319) · 3 routes: Alicante*, Barcelona*, Madrid
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 2 routes: Alicante, Barcelona
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 175) · 1 route: Rome
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (AB6) · 1 route: Madinah
- Tunisair TU (736) · 1 route: Tunis
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Air Algerie AH (ATR) · 2 routes: Algier, Tiaret
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ORN has direct flights to 23 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Alicante, Barcelona, Istanbul, Lille, Lyon…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Oran, 1.9 km); routes include Oran pêcherie - Ain Turk les Dunes, Almería - Oran, Alacant / Alicante (E) - Oran (DZ) وهران.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oran. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.