In September 2026, air travel demand from France highlighted significant trends, with Algiers securing the second spot in popularity behind Saint-Denis in La Réunion. Despite a marginal 4% decrease in bookings, Algiers continues to attract significant traffic, primarily driven by visiting friends and relatives (VFR tourism) within the Algerian diaspora. This specific travel pattern provides consistent demand compared to standard tourism destinations. Conversely, Algeria is notably absent from the preferred list for package tours, a segment currently dominated by mainland France, the Dominican Republic, and Italy, as travelers lean toward traditional tourist circuits for organized vacations.