Algiers Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (42/100)
Is Algiers safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Algiers scores 42/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Algeria Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 25 Aug 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 25 Sep 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 25)
Government advisory (score 55)
September 27, 2026
Algiers, Algeria has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 42 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 25/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Algeria travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Algiers currently sits at 42/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Algiers is government advisory (55/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (25/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (56/100) and crime and scams (32/100).
A score of 42 is higher than the scores of 54% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Algiers maintains a moderate safety risk with a baseline composite score of 42 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 2. Travelers should also note a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC, alongside recent earthquake activity reported in the region.
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: Oct 16, 2026 09:34 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Government advisory (score 55/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Transport safety (score 50/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Algiers
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Algiers
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are elevated. Read your government LGBTQ+ travel guidance carefully and weigh trip purpose against current conditions.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Algiers for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 50/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), families with children (Health 40/100 · Natural disaster 25/100) and business travelers (Digital 35/100 · Money 40/100 · Transport 50/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Algiers
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Algeria - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Algiers happened in January and December (2 of 2 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Algeria travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Algeria entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
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, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Algiers
The most weather-stable two-month window for Algiers 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 Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Algiers
Algiers has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Unnamed hospital
- Hospital: Unnamed hospital
- Hospital: Centre médical Boudjemâa Moghni
- Hospital: Centre médical Boudjemâa Moghni
- Hospital: EHS Bachir Mentouri
- Hospital: EPSP Drid Hocine
- Hospital: Institut Pasteur d’Algérie
- Hospital: Laboratoire médical Hussein Dey
- Hospital: Nafissa Hammoud (parnet)
- Hospital: مستشفى الامراض العقلية دريد الحسين (ب)
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Gendarmerie
- Police: Gendarmerie nationale
- Police: Poste police APC
- Police: Sureté de Daïra (14 eme )
- Police: Surêté Urbaine
- Police: Sureté urbaine
- Police: Sureté Urbaine
- Police: Sureté Urbaine
- Embassy: Unnamed embassy
- Embassy: Ambassade d'Albanie
- Embassy: Ambassade de Hongrie
- Embassy: General Consulate of the Kingdom of Morocco in Algiers
- Embassy: سفارة تشاد في الجزائر وتونس
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: BENSEMMAN
- Pharmacy: Bouchema Fatiha
- Pharmacy: OTHMANE
- Pharmacy: Pharmacie Paramédical
- Pharmacy: ZERROUGUI
- Pharmacy: ZOUAOUI Anissa
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Kharouba 1
- Fire station: Protection Civile
- Fire station: Unité de Protection civile
- Fire station: القوات الجوية الجزائرية
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Algeria)
| Police | 17 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 14 |
| Fire | 14 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities and emergency services are available within major urban areas. Travelers should exercise caution regarding local medical standards and ensure they have adequate travel insurance.
Common scam patterns
- Theft from Vehicles. Criminal gangs operate in areas like Albiar, targeting parked vehicles to steal money and valuables left inside. Travelers should avoid leaving belongings visible in parked cars to prevent break-ins. Tip: Always lock your vehicle and take all valuables with you when parked.
- Clandestine Transport. The proliferation of unauthorized or illegal ride-hailing services (VTCs) has raised safety and security concerns among local transport operators. Using unverified transit options can increase risks for travelers. Tip: Stick to officially recognized and licensed transport options.
Area notes
- Albiar. A district where criminal groups targeting vehicles have been active, requiring extra vigilance from motorists.
- Major Cities. Urban centers where road travel is generally safer, though moving outside these zones carries heightened security concerns, especially at night.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | 41 → 42 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 37 → 41 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 37 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Algiers's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Algiers
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Algiers, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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