Algeria Travel Risk Overview
Is Algeria safe to visit right now?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe with normal precautions. Algeria has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory.
Algeria has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 35 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 2 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Algeria, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Algeria assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 31, 2026
Algeria is currently rated a moderate risk with a baseline composite score of 35/100 and a US State Department advisory level of 2. A green forest fire alert is active, and the CDC has issued a Level 1 Global Dengue health notice. Travelers should stay informed about fire conditions and basic dengue precautions.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Algeria to visit in 2026?
Algeria currently sits at 35/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's nine-category baseline composite, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Algeria with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Algeria, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Algiers, Oran), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Algeria: a traveler’s safety briefing
Algeria is a higher-preparation destination. The Mediterranean north and the major cities (Algiers, Oran) are the most accessible, while border regions (with Libya, Mali, Niger) and parts of the Sahara carry high government advisories for terrorism and kidnapping and are often off-limits or require official escorts. Independent desert travel is heavily restricted; most visitors use authorized tour operators. Everyday street crime in cities is moderate. Photography near government and security sites is sensitive. Confirm the current advisory and any escort requirements before booking, and register with your embassy.
Editorial context from the Travel Risk Calculator team — generalized, not personalized advice. The live US State Department advisory, GDACS, and CDC data below always take precedence; verify against your own government’s advisory before you travel.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 50 |
|---|---|
| Source note | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 2 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | 34/100 |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Algeria
Showing 2 of 2 reviewed cities in Algeria, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Algeria
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-28
On 27/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 28/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-28
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 29/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-28
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 28/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-27
On 24/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 29/08/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Algeria GREEN · country-wide · 2026-08-27
On 23/08/2026, a forest fire started in Algeria, until 31/08/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-09-01 00:49:38 UTC
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Algeria. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Algeria
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Disaster At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces - The Jerusalem Post www.jpost.com · Aug 26, 2026 22:38 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Jordan Vs Algeria Prediction Today | World Cup Picks & Best Bets | August Young Metropolitana Di Catania (xjYLXvICaQ) - Mshale mshale.com · Aug 26, 2026 05:02 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Horrific Crime in Algeria: Charred Body of a Child Found in Forest - JINHAGENCY jinhaagency.com · Aug 25, 2026 20:19 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France - Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com · Aug 24, 2026 14:05 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Marzouki Blames Algeria’s Sahara Policy for the ‘Clinical Death’ of the Maghreb Union - Morocco World News www.moroccoworldnews.com · Aug 21, 2026 15:38 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Is it safe to travel to the Middle East right now? Latest advice - The Times www.thetimes.com · Aug 20, 2026 11:10 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Women arrested at illicit spas in Nassau risk deportation, but not in Suffolk - Newsday www.newsday.com · Aug 19, 2026 22:39 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Algeria - Civil War, Islamists, Army - Encyclopedia Britannica www.britannica.com · Aug 19, 2026 05:00 UTC · via Googlenews
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Algeria
The most weather-stable two-month window for Algeria is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 17 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; December is the wettest typical month at about 101 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 8, 2026.
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Emergency Numbers
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 14 |
| Fire | 14 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Recent Assessment Signals
| Location | Mode | Score | Confidence | AI / Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ain El berd | trip planning | 33/100 · moderate | high | baseline |
| Tamanrasset | trip planning | 34/100 · moderate | high | baseline |
No live AI briefing for Algeria yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Algeria safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Algeria has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 35/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Algeria?
The current US State Department advisory level for Algeria is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Algeria in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Algeria is 35/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Algeria?
City-specific files for Algeria are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Algeria were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Algeria?
May–June is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Algeria is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 17 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Algeria?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.