Gate-side in Terminal 1, this is the main souvenir stop
Gifts and Crafts sits airside in Terminal 1, so you hit it after security and before most international gates. It’s a straightforward souvenir shop: think last‑minute presents more than serious shopping. Expect shelves of Algeria‑themed keychains, magnets, and small flags alongside basic travel trinkets. Prices skew touristy rather than local, so budget a bit extra dinar if you’re grabbing several items right before boarding.
This is one of the few spots in ALG T1 that reliably stocks Algeria‑branded mugs, fridge magnets, and simple handicraft‑style pieces in the same place. Stock leans on compact items that fit easily in cabin bags, so you won’t be wrestling with big fragile ceramics at the gate. If you want something quick with “Algeria” printed on it for under 2,000 DZD, this is where you’ll likely find it.
Opening hours roughly track flight banks in Terminal 1, with the shop typically open for early‑morning departures around 06:00 and staying open into late‑evening waves. Don’t expect early‑night closures on busy days, but if you have a 02:00 departure, assume shutters may be down. Plan to spend 5–10 minutes browsing; the shop footprint is small enough that a fast pass still lets you see most of the shelves.
Tip: if your flight leaves from a remote stand in Terminal 1, stop at Gifts and Crafts before heading down to the lower‑level bus gates; there’s rarely another proper souvenir option once you’re at the boarding area.