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Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

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Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport

El Atteuf, Algeria
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Gateway to the Algerian Sahara in Ghardaïa Province.

Location
Ghardaïa, Algeria
Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport is a regional airport serving Ghardaïa, a city in north-central Algeria located at the edge of the Sahara Desert. The airport carries the IATA code GHA and is named in part after Moufdi Zakaria, the renowned Algerian poet and national figure. The airport provides essential air links between Ghardaïa and the Algerian capital Algiers, as well as connections to other domestic destinations. It serves both commercial passengers and supports activity related to the nearby petroleum and gas industries of the region. Ghardaïa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique M'zab Valley architecture, and the airport serves as an important entry point for visitors to this historically significant area.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal handling domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Ghardaïa city center is primarily served by taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Air Algérie is the primary carrier operating scheduled services at Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Algerian national poet Moufdi Zakaria.
  • ›Serves the UNESCO World Heritage–listed M'zab Valley region.
  • ›IATA code GHA corresponds to the Ghardaïa province it serves.
  • ›The airport supports oil and gas industry workers operating in the Saharan region.
  • ›Ghardaïa is approximately 600 km south of Algiers.
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Gateway to the Saharan heart of Algeria's ancient Mzab Valley

Noumérat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport serves Ghardaïa, the historic capital of the M'zab Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage region in central Algeria. The airport connects this remote desert city to Algiers and other domestic hubs, supporting both tourism to the unique Mozabite architecture and the regional oil and gas industry. Named after Moufdi Zakaria, Algeria's celebrated national poet, the airport reflects the cultural pride of the region.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single domestic terminal handling all passenger arrivals and departures with basic amenities suited to a regional desert hub.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the arrivals hall for transfers to Ghardaïa and El Atteuf
  • Private car hire arranged through local agencies in Ghardaïa city
  • Hotel shuttle services offered by select properties upon prior arrangement
  • Shared minibus services connecting the airport to the city center
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Rostémides Ghardaïa
  • Hotel Caravane Ghardaïa
  • Hotel Les Ziban
  • Auberge Timmi Ghardaïa
Dining

Inside the terminal, food options are limited to a small café offering coffee, juices, and light snacks. Travellers are advised to explore Ghardaïa's city centre for more substantial local cuisine, including traditional Mozabite dishes and Saharan fare. Restaurants along the main market area serve couscous, merguez, and regional pastries worth trying before or after a flight.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive well ahead of your flight as the terminal is small but security queues can be slow during peak periods.
  • Carry local Algerian dinars as card payment infrastructure at the airport is unreliable.
  • Dress modestly when visiting Ghardaïa's traditional ksar towns, as local customs are conservative.
  • The summer heat in this Saharan region is extreme — keep water and sun protection accessible at all times.

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Algerie
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Routes

GHA → ALGAH · ATR
GHA → CZLAH · ATR
GHA → TMRAH · ATR
GHA → ORNAH · ATR
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Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport
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Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport, also known as Noumerate Airport, is a public airport serving Ghardaïa, the capital of the Ghardaïa Province in Algeria. It is located 8.6 nautical miles southeast of the city. The airport is named for Moufdi Zakaria (1908–1977), the author of Kassaman, the Algerian national anthem.

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