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At present, there are no direct flights from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott.
However, there are several flights from HER to NKC with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from HER to NKC, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Desert destinations like Nouakchott are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Nouakchott is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.

Currently, there is only one airline that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Heraklion (Crete) HER to Nouakchott NKC, which is Air France.
All other flights from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 2 alliances that cover the full route from Heraklion (Crete) HER to Nouakchott NKC. These alliances are:
You can fly the full journey from HER to NKC in either Economy or Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
However, for the first part of this route, Economy and Business Class are available. This depends on the stopover airport of your choice though.
Again depending on your stopover airport, available classes for the second part of this route are Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
At this moment, it is not possible to cover the full route from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott (with 1 stopover) with one specific type of aircraft. All flights from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Heraklion (Crete) and Nouakchott is 2,774 miles (4,465 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between HER and NKC, the distance of the full journey varies between 3,519 and 3,842 miles (or 5,663 and 6,183 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights between Heraklion (Crete) and Nouakchott take 9 hours and 5 minutes.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There is 1 airport in Nouakchott: Nouakchott International Airport (NKC).
Flights between Heraklion (Crete) and Nouakchott take 9 hours and 5 minutes.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between HER and NKC, the total distance of the full journey varies between 3,519 and 3,842 miles (or 5,663 and 6,183 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Air France is the only airline flying the full route from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott.
Aegean, Turkish Airlines, easyJet and Sky Express operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott.
You can fly the full route from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott (with 1 stopover) in Economy and Business Class.
There is no specific aircraft type that covers the full route (with 1 stopover) from Heraklion (Crete) to Nouakchott at this moment.
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