Non-stop flights from Nouakchott (NKC)
Nouakchott Airport (IATA: NKC, ICAO: GQNN), also known as Nouakchott International Airport, is the largest airport in Mauritania. Nouakchott Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 13 destinations in 10 countries.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from Nouakchott.
The longest flight from Nouakchott NKC is a 1,911 mile (3,075 km) non-stop route to Istanbul IST. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by Turkish Airlines.
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Airlines flying from Nouakchott Popular destinations from Nouakchott Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Nouakchott
In total there are 8 airlines flying from and to Nouakchott. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Nouakchott
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Nouakchott, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Nouakchott that require a stopover:
Business class flights from Nouakchott
There are 11 airports that have flights from Nouakchott in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from NKC are listed below:
Intercontinental flights from Nouakchott
The only intercontinental flights operating from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) are between Nouakchott and Europe and between Nouakchott and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Nouakchott and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Nouakchott to Europe
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
Binter Canarias: year-round to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).
Mauritania Airlines: seasonal flights to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).
Non-stop flights from Nouakchott to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Nouakchott to the Middle-East. They fly year-round to Istanbul (IST).
International flights from Nouakchott
Flights from Nouakchott to Algeria
Algiers is the only destination in Algeria with direct flights from Nouakchott. Direct flights to Algiers are offered by Air Algerie.
Flights from Nouakchott to France
In France, the only destination that has a direct flight from Nouakchott is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Nouakchott to Gambia
There is 1 destination in Gambia that has a direct connection from Nouakchott, which is Banjul. Direct flights to Banjul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Nouakchott to Guinea
In Guinea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Nouakchott is Conakry. Direct flights to Conakry are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Nouakchott to Mali
Bamako is the only destination in Mali with direct flights from Nouakchott. Direct flights to Bamako are offered by Mauritania Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Flights from Nouakchott to Morocco
There is 1 destination in Morocco that has a direct connection from Nouakchott, which is Casablanca. You can fly non-stop to Casablanca with Mauritania Airlines or Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
Flights from Nouakchott to Senegal
Dakar is the only destination in Senegal with direct flights from Nouakchott. You can fly non-stop to Dakar with Air Senegal or Mauritania Airlines.
Flights from Nouakchott to Spain
In Spain, the only destination that has a direct flight from Nouakchott is Gran Canaria (Las Palmas). You can fly non-stop to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) with Binter Canarias or Mauritania Airlines.
Flights from Nouakchott to Tunisia
There is 1 destination in Tunisia that has a direct connection from Nouakchott, which is Tunis. You can fly non-stop to Tunis with Mauritania Airlines or Tunisair.
Flights from Nouakchott to Turkey
In Turkey, the only destination that has a direct flight from Nouakchott is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Domestic flights from Nouakchott
Flights from Nouakchott to Mauritania
There are 3 airports in Mauritania that have non-stop domestic flights from Nouakchott.
All direct flights from Nouakchott to Néma, Nouadhibou and Zouerate are operated by Mauritania Airlines.
Alternative airports near Nouakchott
There are no alternative airports to Nouakchott (NKC) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Nouakchott?
There is 1 airport in Nouakchott: Nouakchott International Airport (NKC).
What is the best airport to fly from Nouakchott?
The most convenient airport to fly from Nouakchott is Nouakchott International Airport (NKC).
How many airlines fly from Nouakchott?
There are 8 airlines flying from Nouakchott to 13 airports around the world, as of October 2023.
Which airlines fly from Nouakchott?
Mauritania Airlines, Air France and Turkish Airlines operate most flights from Nouakchott. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Nouakchott?
SkyTeam, Star Alliance and Oneworld are all flying from Nouakchott.
How many nonstop flights are there from Nouakchott?
There are roughly 231 flights departing from Nouakchott every month (or 56 flights each week), to a total of 13 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Nouakchott Airport?
The official name of Nouakchott Airport is Nouakchott International Airport.
What is the airport code of Nouakchott Airport?
The airport code of Nouakchott Airport is NKC.
What are the most popular flights from Nouakchott?
Casablanca, Dakar and Tunis are the 3 most popular routes from Nouakchott. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Nouakchott, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Nouakchott?
| Nouakchott to Casablanca | 2h 40m |
| Nouakchott to Dakar | 55m |
| Nouakchott to Tunis | 4h 15m |
| Nouakchott to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) | 1h 45m |
| Nouakchott to Istanbul | 6h 30m |
