Batna Province · Algeria
Batna travel guide
Batna is a city in Batna Province, Algeria, home to about 291,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- BLJ26 km · Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport
- Currency
- DZDAlgerian dinar
- Time zone
- Africa/Algiers
- Language
- Arabic, Standard Algerian Berber
About
About Batna
Batna (Arabic: باتنة) is the main city and commune of Batna Province, Algeria. With a population of 290,645 (2008 census) it is the fifth largest city in Algeria.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Batna
See
Batna is full of historical Roman places. Timgad is a ruined Roman settlement, sacked by Berbers around 700 AD, about 35 km from Batna. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is an excellent example of Roman town planning.
Do
Batna has a lot of waterparks. Most popular one is Lompi Family Park, both a waterpark and a garden, between the high mountains, nature, and trees. Amusement park Qadri, a theme park that has an impressive amount of Ferris wheels and activities.
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Where to stay
Which part of Batna to stay in
There is a decent amount of hotels in Batna, from normal tents in the desert to high-end hotels in the middle of the city. Some budget motels and hotels can be found using major booking sites, but for many availabilities are not available online. Calling is required for those. Or simply ask locals who know the area very well. Plan before going.
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When to go
The best time to visit Batna
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Batna are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 52 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Batna: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ), about 26 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL, 91 km) and Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK, 93 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Only Air Algérie serves this city and they serve a domestic route and international routes.
Getting around
Best and most popular way to get around is to use a taxi. There are local taxis, or you can use the Uber-like app called 'Yassir'. Or you can rent your very own chauffeur. Bus is also a very popular choice. Usually cheaper. And take also take you to far distances. Bus thieves are pretty common. So make sure to always check your pocket.
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BLJ · Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport
CZL · Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport
BSK · Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Batna
Eat
There are tons and tons of restaurants in Batna. Restaurants usually serve grills and pizzas. Cafeterias serve coffee, Atay (Algerian tea), and Algerian and French desserts. There are very few vegan restaurants, but it isn’t that hard to find one.
Drink
Most popular things to drink in the area are coffee and Atay (Algerian tea). There are also bars which serve beers and local wine. Algeria has one of the best wines in the continent. Franchises such as Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts aren’t available. If you can’t choose which cafeteria to drink from then you can ask locals from the city and they will guide you there.
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Questions
Batna: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Batna?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Batna are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 52 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Batna?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ), about 26 km from the city centre in a straight line; Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL, 91 km) and Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK, 93 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Batna?
Algerian dinar (DZD).
Nearby
Destinations near Batna
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.