# Algerian aviation route expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-aviation-route-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-14T17:54:02.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Algerian aviation connectivity is expanding through new seasonal and long-haul routes. In August 2026, Turkish Airlines announced seasonal charter services between Oran and Antalya, while Emirates confirmed the reinstatement of its Dubai-Algiers route starting September 1, 2026. Building on this expansion, Air Algérie announced a new long-haul service connecting Algiers to Shanghai, scheduled to begin on October 26, 2026. This service, utilizing Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, is part of a strategy to establish the carrier as a hub between Africa, Europe, and Asia. The airline also plans to launch a new route to Delhi on October 25, 2026. ## Claims - Air Algérie is launching a new long-haul route between Algiers and Shanghai. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first commercial flight on the Algiers-Shanghai route is scheduled for October 26, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The airline will operate three weekly flights on this route. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The flights will utilize Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. (corroborated by 2 sources) - One-way tickets from Algiers start at 64,887 dinars. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Return tickets from Shanghai start at 63,040 dinars. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The airline plans to launch a new line to Delhi starting October 25, 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Air Algérie to launch new Algiers-Shanghai flight route Air Algérie has opened bookings for a new Algiers-Shanghai route starting October 26, 2026. The service will run three times weekly using Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/air-algrie-to-launch-new-algiers-shanghai-flight-route ### 2026-08-02: Algeria adds direct flights to Turkey and Dubai for 2026 summer season Turkish Airlines will run charter flights from Oran to Antalya in August 2026, while Emirates will resume direct Dubai‑Algiers flights from September 2026, expanding Algeria’s air links. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-adds-direct-flights-to-turkey-and-dubai-for-2026-summer-season --- Cite as: Algerian aviation route expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/algerian-aviation-route-expansion