Soummam – Abane Ramdane Airport – BJA Bejaia
Known as Soummam Airport, Soummam – Abane Ramdane Airport is situated 3.1 miles Bejaia City, in the province of Bejaia, Algeria. It is also locally known as Bejaia Airport and has an IATA code of BJA. EGSA Alger operates the airport. BJA airport is currently serving 35 flights from 9 different destinations. It serves both domestic and international flights. It is currently being served by 3 airlines namely, Air Algerie, Tassili Airlines, and TUIfly Belgium. The most popular routes that connect to Bejaia Airport is from Paris, Brussels, and Marseilles. As of 2013, the airport has accommodated almost 300,000 passengers, with an average of 3,600 flight operations that same year.
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Established in 1982, Soummam – Abane Ramdane Airport was opened to serve domestic flights within Bejaia and its surrounding cities. As the number of passengers traveling to and from the city, the airport opened its doors to international flights by 1993. The airport was then named after Abane Ramdane, a political activist and Algerian revolutionary. The airport offers daily domestic flights and an average of 10 international flights every week. Passengers traveling to Bejaia can easily find local transportation upon arriving at the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several hotels that are situated near the airport, such as Hotel le Zephyr and Hotel du Nord. Both hotels are less than 15-minutes’ drive away from the airport. They are also located within the commercial area of the city, making it convenient for travelers to visit notable landmarks.
