Biskra Province · Algeria
Biskra travel guide
Biskra is a city in Biskra Province, Algeria, home to about 205,000 people.
- Best months
- February to April, October and November
- Nearest airport
- BSK6 km · Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport
- Currency
- DZDAlgerian dinar
- Time zone
- Africa/Algiers
- Language
- Arabic, Standard Algerian Berber
About
About Biskra
Biskra (Arabic: بسكرة, romanized: Biskra, Tamazight: ⴱⵉⵙⴽⵔⴰ, romanized: Biksra) is the main city of Zibans region and administratively capital city of Biskra Province in Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987.
Biskra is the capital city of Biskra Province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987. Biskra is located in northeastern Algeria, about 248 miles from Algiers, 71 miles southwest of Batna and 137 miles north of Touggourt.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Biskra
See
Biskra is stunning because of its beautiful nature. And there are a lot of sights to see.
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When to go
The best time to visit Biskra
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Biskra are February to April, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; September is the wettest, with about 26 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 Biskra: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK), about 6.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ, 113 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Only two airlines Tassili airlines and Air Algerie operate to Biskra and serve international destinations. Air Algerie: Algiers, Lyon, Paris CDG and ORLY.
Getting around
If you aren't in a hurry, walking around the area of City Center, the Universities, and the local shops/ bazaar is easy and pleasant. Best ways to get around the city is with public transport (Bus, Trams, And Trains). Taxis are also a good way of transportation because they offer more destinations. but they’re more expensive than public transportation.
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BSK · Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport
BLJ · Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Biskra
Eat
Biskra’s couscous is one of the best in the country. It’s flavorful, healthy, and delicious. It’s usually served with vegetables like chickpea, carrots, and potatoes. And also served with meat. Cafeterias in Biskra serve a lot of desserts and fruits. From French desserts like Millefeuille and Lemon Tart to Turkish desserts like Baklava and Turkish delights to Algerian dessert like Kalb-el-louz and Griwech.
Drink
Eating a dessert isn’t complete without the Algerian tea (Atay). It can come as either sweet or bitter. And it can keep you awake too when working at late nights or early morning.
Stay safe
Even though Biskra is somewhat safe, a few tourists experience some problems. A very important thing you need to be alert to is the risk of getting scammed. When people find out that you’re a tourist they will try to increase the bills, even in hotels or motels. Taxi drivers will also charge a high price. So try to look less like a tourist and don’t show a large amount of cash or wear expensive accessories. Hide your valuables.
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Questions
Biskra: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Biskra?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Biskra are February to April, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; September is the wettest, with about 26 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Biskra?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK), about 6.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ, 113 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Biskra?
Algerian dinar (DZD).
Nearby
Destinations near Biskra
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.