Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
Did you mean flights from Nouakchott to Istanbul?
Turkey
Atatürk International Airport (Yesilköy)
Switch direction
Mauritania
Nouakchott International Airport
Click to show full flight schedule
Scan through all non-stop flights from Istanbul to Nouakchott. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IST to NKC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
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 operating non-stop flights from Istanbul IST to Nouakchott NKC, which is Turkish Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their IST NKC flight schedule.
Flights from IST to NKC are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 08:10 - 15:35. The earliest flight departs at 08:10, the last flight departs at 15:35. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott takes 7 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Istanbul and Nouakchott is 3,067 miles (or 4,936 km).
There is 1 airport in Nouakchott: Nouakchott International Airport (NKC).
There are 7 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Nouakchott (as of April 2026).
7 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Nouakchott.
The distance from Istanbul to Nouakchott is 3,067 miles (4,936 kilometers).
Turkish Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Istanbul to Nouakchott.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Istanbul to Nouakchott.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Istanbul to Nouakchott:
The earliest flight departs at 08:10 from Istanbul and arrives at 12:30 at Nouakchott.
The latest flight departs at 15:35 from Istanbul and arrives at 20:00 at Nouakchott.
3,067 miles (4,936 km) · 7h 20m
08:10
12:30
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 585
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
12:25
16:30
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 597
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
14:10
18:30
Turkish Airlines
Star Alliance
TK 583
Turkish Airlines
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Y
W
J
F
Click to Check Prices
