Cheap Flights to Nouakchott International Airport
Nouakchott International Airport serves Mauritania’s capital, with flights to West and North Africa, Europe and the Canary Islands.
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NKC is served by Mauritania Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Algerie, Tunisair and several other carriers.
IATA/ICAO codes
NKC / GQNO
Location
Outside Nouakchott, north of the city
Key airlines
Mauritania Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc
Notable feature
Modern terminal serving the capital
Popular Routes to and from Nouakchott
NKC connects Mauritania with Africa and Europe.
Route Type
Popular Connections
West Africa
Dakar, Bamako, Banjul, Conakry
North Africa
Casablanca, Tunis, Algiers
Europe
Paris, Istanbul
Canary Islands
Gran Canaria
Best Time to Book Flights to Nouakchott
The cooler months from November to March are the most comfortable. Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead is recommended.
About Nouakchott
Nouakchott is Mauritania’s capital, a desert-edge city on the Atlantic with a lively fish market and Saharan culture.
Things to Know When Flying Into Nouakchott
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FAQs — Flights to Nouakchott International Airport
NKC is Mauritania's main international airport, serving the capital and desert tours.
Mauritania Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Algerie, Tunisair, Air Senegal, ASKY and Binter Canarias operate scheduled service.
The airport lies north of the city, around a 30 to 40 minute drive.
Casablanca, Dakar and Paris are among the busiest.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks in advance is recommended; winter is the most comfortable season.
Yes, there are direct flights to Paris and Istanbul, with other options via Casablanca and Las Palmas.
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