TAF · DAOL · Oran Tafraoui Airport

Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF)

Tafraoui, Algeria · medium airport · 35.542° -0.532° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeTAF
ICAO CodeDAOL
Typemedium airport
NameOran Tafraoui Airport
MunicipalityTafraoui
CountryAlgeria
ContinentAF
Latitude35.542° N
Longitude-0.532° W
Elevation367 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryAlgeria
ISO Code
RegionTafraoui
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Algiers
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+1
DST Offset
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving TAF

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (35.5°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Oran Tafraoui Airport (TAF) is a medium-sized airport serving the Tafraoui area in Algeria's Oran Province, located about 15 km southeast of the city of Oran. The facility has historical roots as a former military airbase and retains some military aviation activity alongside its civil operations. It primarily serves as a secondary airport to the busier Oran Ahmed Ben Bella Airport, handling limited commercial and general aviation traffic.

💡 Local Tip
If flying into Tafraoui, confirm your ground transportation in advance — taxi availability at the terminal can be unpredictable, and pre-arranging a pickup through your hotel or a local contact is advisable.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is approximately 15 km from central Oran, accessible primarily by taxi or private car via the N2 highway. Travel times can vary significantly with traffic, especially during peak hours. Rental cars are generally arranged in advance, as on-site rental services at TAF are limited.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between Tafraoui Airport and Oran Ahmed Ben Bella Airport?
A: Tafraoui (TAF) is a smaller secondary airport with limited commercial service, while Ahmed Ben Bella Airport (ORN) is the main international gateway for the Oran region handling most scheduled flights.

Q: Does Tafraoui Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
A: Commercial scheduled service is very limited at TAF, with the airport primarily supporting general aviation and occasional charter operations.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: As a medium-sized airport, it offers basic terminal services suitable for general aviation and small-scale commercial operations.

Q: Is the airport open to international flights?
A: The airport can handle international general aviation traffic, though most international travelers use Oran Ahmed Ben Bella Airport.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 26, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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🌏 Nearby Airports (Top 5)

IATANameCity / CountryDistance (km)Distance (mi)Link
ORN Oran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport Es-Sénia, Algeria 11.9 km 7.4 mi View →
BFW Sidi Bel Abbes Airport Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria 41.6 km 25.8 mi View →
MUW Ghriss Airport Ghriss, Algeria 72.0 km 44.7 mi View →
MQV Mostaganem Airport Sayada, Algeria 73.2 km 45.5 mi View →
TLM Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport Zenata, Algeria 102.5 km 63.7 mi View →

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