Flights from Mauritania

Flights from Mauritania

Planning a trip from Mauritania? Rest assured, all the flight information you need is here. With 4 airports across the country, traveling from Mauritania is easy and accessible. With international flights currently operated from 2 airports, while 2 airports offer intercontinental flights. Domestic flights are available from every airport in Mauritania, 2 of those airports only operate domestic flights.

As of March 2026, Mauritania has 145 flights to 14 airports in 11 different countries. Those flights are operated by 9 different airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Mauritania are: Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Mauritania. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.

Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Mauritania? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.

To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam.

All airports in Mauritania

Travel from Mauritania!

Explore all 4 airports across the country, ranked by popularity based on flight traffic at each airport. Nouakchott Airport is the busiest, handling over 85% of all departures from Mauritania this month.

Below is the full list of departure airports across the country. To find flights from any of those locations, simply select an airport to view all routes, airlines, and detailed flight schedules.

Airlines flying from Mauritania

You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 9 airlines operate flights from Mauritania, none are low-cost airlines.

Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Mauritania.

Information on Points & Miles

This section lists destinations within specific distances from Mauritania. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).

For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!

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Destinations from Mauritania by flight duration

Have a look at all destinations from Mauritania arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!

Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.

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Best time to travel from Mauritania

Traveling from Mauritania offers you the chance to explore various destinations with diverse climates, including desert, hot mediterranean, tropical and oceanic / maritime. Keep in mind that the optimal time to visit may vary depending on your chosen location, so check out the information by climate type below. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Mauritania, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!

🏜️ Desert destinations

If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Mauritania, consider these 5 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.

☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations

Mauritania currently offers non-stop flights to 5 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).

🌴 Tropical destinations

As of March, you can fly non-stop to 3 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.

🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations

There’s just one direct flight route to an oceanic / maritime destination from Mauritania. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.

🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:

The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.

Countries with direct flights from Mauritania

Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Mauritania?

Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Mauritania. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 10 countries, spread across Africa, Europe and Asia.

Non-stop flights from Mauritania

The list below shows all airports with direct flights from Mauritania, organized by popularity. Currently, 10 destination airports located in 10 countries, located in Africa, Europe and Asia. Travel options from Mauritania may be somewhat limited when it comes to direct flights, but you can find all your options here:

Business Class flights from Mauritania

Flying Business Class from Mauritania

Did you know that you can fly business class from 4 airports in Mauritania? Together, those airports connect to 14 destinations in 11 countries globally.

The most popular airports for business class travelers include Nouakchott (NKC), Nouadhibou (NDB), Zouerate (OUZ) and Néma (EMN).

Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Mauritania!

Business Class airports in Mauritania

Destinations with Business Class flights

Domestic flights within Mauritania

Mauritania has 2 airports that exclusively serve domestic flights. Nouadhibou and Nouakchott Airport is the favored choice for domestic flights. In March, 22 of all departing domestic flights are being handled by these airports.

Check out the section below for detailed statistics and a full overview of all domestic routes in Mauritania.

International flights from Mauritania to Africa

In total there are 7 cities in 7 countries across Africa that you can reach by direct flight. These international flights all depart from Nouakchott Airport, the only international airport in Mauritania.

The most popular destinations are Casablanca (CMN), Tunis (TUN), Algiers (ALG), Conakry (CKY) and Dakar (DSS).

A total of 8 airlines, connect Mauritania with 7 international routes to 7 countries in Africa.

In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.

Flights to Morocco from Mauritania

Nouakchott Airport is the only airport in Mauritania that is directly connected to Morocco, with flights to Casablanca Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Morocco from Mauritania, operated by Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Mauritania to Morocco with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Mauritania offer flights to 17 more destinations in Morocco that require only 1 stop:

Flights to Tunisia from Mauritania

Nouakchott Airport is the only airport in Mauritania that is directly connected to Tunisia, with flights to Tunis Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Tunisia from Mauritania, operated by Tunisair and Mauritania Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Mauritania to Tunisia with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Nouakchott Airport offers flights to 3 more airports in Tunisia, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Algeria from Mauritania

Nouakchott Airport is the only airport in Mauritania that is directly connected to Algeria, with flights to Algiers Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Algeria from Mauritania, operated by Air Algerie.

Mauritania to Algeria with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Nouakchott Airport offers flights to 30 more airports in Algeria, with just one stop along the way:

Flights to Guinea from Mauritania

Nouakchott Airport is the only airport in Mauritania that is directly connected to Guinea, with flights to Conakry Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Guinea from Mauritania, operated by Air France and ASKY Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Senegal from Mauritania

Nouakchott Airport is the only airport in Mauritania that is directly connected to Senegal, with flights to Dakar Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Senegal from Mauritania, operated by Mauritania Airlines and Air Senegal, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Mauritania to Senegal with a stopover

Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Nouakchott Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Senegal:

Flights to Gambia from Mauritania

Nouakchott Airport is the only airport in Mauritania that is directly connected to Gambia, with flights to Banjul Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Gambia from Mauritania, operated by Turkish Airlines.

Flights to Mali from Mauritania

Nouakchott Airport is the only airport in Mauritania that is directly connected to Mali, with flights to Bamako Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Mali from Mauritania, operated by Mauritania Airlines.

Mauritania to Mali with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Nouakchott Airport offers flights to 4 more airports in Mali, with just one stop along the way:

Intercontinental flights from Mauritania

Non-stop flights from Mauritania are available to 2 continents beyond Africa, with destinations in 3 countries across Asia and Europe. Those direct connections ensure that Mauritania is reasonably well connected to the world, while significantly more destinations can be reached with just one stopover.

From the 2 intercontinental airports in Mauritania, 4 unique flight routes connect to 3 airports outside of Africa. This extensive connectivity is facilitated by 4 airlines, including 0 low-cost carriers.

Below, you'll find all 36 intercontinental flights organized by continent, country, and departure airport.

Direct flights from Mauritania to Europe

Direct flights from Mauritania connect to 2 countries in Europe. 3 airlines offer these non-stop routes, resulting in a total of 3 direct flight routes to the continent.

Mauritania to Spain Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Mauritania and arrive at Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) Airport, the only airport in Spain with direct flights from Mauritania. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by Mauritania Airlines and Binter Canarias, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Mauritania to Spain with a stopover

If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 2 airports in Mauritania that have 1-stop flights to 34 more destinations in Spain:

Mauritania to France Flights

Direct flights from Mauritania to France are all departing from Nouakchott, which is the only city in Mauritania that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering France, you will arrive at Paris Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Mauritania. Flights are operated by Air France.

Mauritania to France with a stopover

Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Mauritania offer flights to 21 more destinations in France that require only 1 stop:

Direct flights from Mauritania to Asia

From Mauritania you can only fly non-stop to Asia, more specifically to Turkey. Flights are operated exclusively by Mauritania Airlines.

Mauritania to Turkey Flights

Direct flights from Mauritania to Turkey are all departing from Nouakchott, which is the only city in Mauritania that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Turkey, you will arrive at Istanbul Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Mauritania. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Mauritania to Turkey with a stopover

By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Nouakchott Airport offers flights to 46 more airports in Turkey, with just one stop along the way:

Most popular routes from Mauritania

Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Mauritania. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!

Popular routes from Mauritania with a stopover

If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.

To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!

If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Mauritania:

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