Airport
Ghriss Airport (MUW)
Ghriss Airport is the main air gateway to Mascara and the surrounding province in northwestern Algeria, located close to Ghriss town and about 20 km from Mascara city centre. Compare transfer options to Mascara, Ghriss and nearby towns, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Ghriss Airport
Ghriss Airport is a small national airport serving the city of Mascara and the surrounding Mascara Province in northwestern Algeria. It is located in the commune of Ghriss, about 4 to 5 km southwest of Ghriss town and around 20 km south of Mascara city centre.
The airport handles domestic air services within Algeria and has served scheduled flights linking the region with the capital, Algiers. Its single asphalt runway measures approximately 1,700 metres and supports the airport's role as a regional connection point.
Ghriss Airport is connected to Mascara and nearby towns by road, with taxis, private transfers and rental cars providing onward travel. The journey to Mascara city centre normally takes around 25 to 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
As a compact regional facility, the airport offers a small passenger terminal with basic services for arriving and departing travellers, keeping access to the area straightforward for visitors and residents.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ghriss Airport has a small single passenger terminal serving domestic flights within Algeria. The terminal handles check-in, security, arrivals and departures in one compact building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ghriss Airport
Transfers
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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