Algeria
Driving permit
To drive in Algeria you must have both:
- a valid Australian driver’s licence
- an International Driving Permit (IDP)
You must get your IDP before leaving Australia.
Road travel
Road and traffic conditions are very dangerous.
Road accidents cause many deaths and injuries each year.
Armed groups and bandits make road travel risky. Armed groups are very active in Tamanrasset and Illizi provinces in southern Algeria.
Away from major highways, bandits use illegal checkpoints and blockades on roads to stop vehicles.
By law, police authorities must approve all road travel outside city limits in advance.
Avoid travel by road throughout Algeria, especially in Tamanrasset and Illizi provinces.
If you need to travel within Algeria, travel by air.
To protect yourself if you travel by road despite the risks:
- find out about local traffic laws and practices
- get up-to-date local advice on planned routes
- ask local authorities to clear travel beyond city limits before you go
- be alert to possible hazards, including roadblocks and armed groups
- don’t travel at night
- make contingency plans
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Motorcycles
Check your insurance covers you when using a motorbike, quad bike or similar vehicle.
Always wear a helmet. Make sure your passenger does too.
Taxis
Use only registered taxis and limousines. If you can, arrange them through your hotel.
Public transport
Avoid public transport. It’s not reliable and often not secure. Instead use a car and driver from a reputable provider.
Sea travel
A number of international cruise liners visit Algeria.
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Air travel
DFAT doesn’t provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.
Check Algeria’s air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.
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Read the original advice at SmartTraveller.gov.au by Australian Government