---
iata: BLJ
name: Mostépha Ben Boulaid Airport
city: Batna
country: Algeria
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.sia-enna.dz/PDF/AIP/AD/AD2/DABT/DABT.pdf'
sources:
  - 'https://www.sia-enna.dz/PDF/AIP/AD/AD2/DABT/DABT.pdf'
  - 'https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-batna-blj'
  - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batna_Airport'
quickFacts:
  - IATA BLJ / ICAO DABT — Mostépha Ben Boulaid Airport
  - 'GPS 35.75917, 6.32250 · about 35 km north of Batna'
  - Air Algérie is the scheduled carrier; destinations vary seasonally
  - No dedicated lounge record is added
  - No published MCT or security wait minutes
bentoTips:
  - label: Schedule
    title: Check Air Algérie’s operating day
    detail: Confirm the live schedule before committing to the road transfer.
    summary: Published route lists include seasonal variation.
    category: timing
  - label: Ground
    title: The airport is north of Batna
    detail: >-
      Arrange a taxi or transfer instead of relying on an unverified walk-up
      plan.
    summary: AIP places DABT about 35 km north of the city.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food
    title: Keep a simple backup snack
    detail: Do not infer food availability from the international designation.
    summary: No reliable current concession list or prices are sourced.
    category: food
  - label: Status
    title: No sourced MCT or security time
    detail: Check live flight status before leaving.
    summary: This guide does not assert an MCT or security wait.
    category: status
lounges: []
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 4.5
slug: blj
region: Africa
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# Mostépha Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)
Batna, Algeria · Africa
Batna’s scheduled gateway north of the city, operated by Air Algérie with date-sensitive domestic and seasonal European service. Plan the long road leg and verify the operating day.
## Airportist Score

**4.5 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 5.6 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 4.5 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 3.8 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 4.0 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 5.2 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 2.5 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Passenger terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- Batna Province access
- Air Algérie domestic and seasonal European flights
- Travelers who arrange ground transport ahead

## Watch out for

- Airport is about 35 km north of Batna
- One-airline, schedule-sensitive operation
- No published MCT or security wait minutes

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