Algerian Portuguese cooperation: First flight between Algiers and Lisbon to start on Tuesday

The first direct flight from Algiers International airport Houari Boumediene towards the Portuguese capital Lisbon started on Tuesday.

 

• This new flight would reduce the time lag to reach Lisbon only in two hours, strengthening ties between and cooperation between Algeria and Portugal.
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• Opening this new flight between Lisbon and Algiers came to implement the agreements concluded between the two countries, especially during the bilateral summits held between 2007 and 2008.
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• The Portuguese state secretary and Algerian assistant of the Public Works and Communication Ministry will inaugurate the new flight, confirming the political cooperation behind this Portuguese flight.
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• Portuguese State Secretary will also attend Algiers International opening on Wednesday June 2, as Portugal will participate with 30 companies.
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• Lisbon is the third European capital close to Algeria and it is a first class tourist city. Flights would start on Saturday and Thursday from Lisbon at 16: 15 pm, leading to Houari Boumerdiene International airport at 18:05 pm. Each flight contains 45 passengers.