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Regional gateway serving northeastern Algeria's Sétif region.
Location
Sétif, Algeria
Ain Arnat Airport, officially known as Sétif – Ain Arnat Airport, is a regional civil airport serving the city of Sétif in northeastern Algeria. It is located near the town of Ain Arnat, approximately 15 kilometres from Sétif city centre.
The airport primarily handles domestic routes within Algeria, connecting Sétif to Algiers and other Algerian cities, with some limited international charter and scheduled services. It serves an important commercial and agricultural region of Algeria, including the high plateaus area.
The facility is operated under the authority of the Algerian Airports Management and Exploitation Company (SGSIA) and serves as a secondary hub for the region, complementing the larger airports at Algiers and Constantine.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and limited international passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Sétif city centre is available via taxi and private vehicles, with the journey taking approximately 20–30 minutes.
Airlines here
Air Algérie is the primary airline operating at Ain Arnat Airport, providing domestic connections to Algiers and other Algerian destinations.
Notable facts
- ›The airport's IATA code QSF and ICAO code DAAS identify it within the Algerian airspace system.
- ›Sétif is one of Algeria's largest and most economically significant interior cities, supporting demand for air travel.
- ›The airport sits on Algeria's high plateaus at an elevation of approximately 1,033 metres (3,389 feet) above sea level.
- ›International services have historically included seasonal charter flights to European destinations.
- ›The airport is named after the nearby town of Ain Arnat rather than the city of Sétif it primarily serves.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
