Flights to Mauritania

Flights to Mauritania

Mauritania has a total of 4 airports, 2 of which handle intercontinental flights, 2 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 2 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Mauritania together handle 291 flights this month, departing from 15 airports in 12 countries, operated by 9 different airlines — none of them are a low-cost carrier. You can fly to Mauritania in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Mauritania. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Mauritania.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Mauritania

Explore Mauritania!

Discover all 4 destinations in Mauritania. Nouakchott is the most popular airport in Mauritania. It handles more than 84% of all flights to the country, which comes down to 244 flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Mauritania, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Mauritania

When planning your trip to Mauritania, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 9 airlines offer direct flights to the country — none of which are low-cost airlines. Major airlines include Mauritania Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Together they operate more than half (58%) of all scheduled flights in April.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity.

What is the best time to visit Mauritania?

All 4 destinations in Mauritania are desert destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Mauritania.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in Mauritania experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

Mauritania has 4 desert destinations where you can fly to. The destinations listed below can be visited all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from September to May.

Countries with direct flights to Mauritania

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 11 countries that have non-stop flights to Mauritania, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Mauritania

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Mauritania. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 11 airports across 11 countries and 3 continents offer direct flights to 4 airports in Mauritania.

Flying Business Class to Mauritania

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 15 airports across 12 countries that provide business class flights to Mauritania. As of today, you can arrive at 4 airports in Business Class. (Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Zouerate or Néma Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Mauritania

Domestic flights across Mauritania

With a total of 6 domestic routes, there are not that many flights within Mauritania itself.

The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Africa to Mauritania

There are 7 cities spread across 7 countries in Africa that offer international flights to Mauritania. These direct flights arrive at Nouakchott Airport, the only international airport in Mauritania.

The majority of those flights are operated by 3 airlines: Mauritania Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and Air Algerie.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Morocco to Mauritania

From Morocco you can fly non-stop from Casablanca Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Mauritania: Nouakchott. This is the only non-stop flight route from Morocco to Mauritania, operated by 2 different airlines — Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines.

Morocco to Mauritania with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 17 airports in Morocco offer flights to 2 destinations in Mauritania that require just one stop:

Flights from Tunisia to Mauritania

From Tunisia you can fly non-stop from Tunis Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Mauritania: Nouakchott. This is the only non-stop flight route from Tunisia to Mauritania, operated by 2 different airlines — Tunisair and Mauritania Airlines.

Tunisia to Mauritania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Tunisia offer flights to Nouakchott Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Senegal to Mauritania

From Senegal you can fly non-stop from Dakar Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Mauritania: Nouakchott. This is the only non-stop flight route from Senegal to Mauritania, operated by 2 different airlines — Mauritania Airlines and Air Senegal.

Senegal to Mauritania with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Cap Skirring Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Nouakchott:

Flights from Algeria to Mauritania

From Algeria you can fly non-stop from Algiers Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Mauritania: Nouakchott. This is the only non-stop flight route from Algeria to Mauritania, operated by Air Algerie.

Algeria to Mauritania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in Algeria offer flights to Nouakchott Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Guinea to Mauritania

From Guinea you can fly non-stop from Conakry Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Mauritania: Nouakchott. This is the only non-stop flight route from Guinea to Mauritania, operated by 2 different airlines — Air France and ASKY Airlines.

Flights from Gambia to Mauritania

From Gambia you can fly non-stop from Banjul Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Mauritania: Nouakchott. This is the only non-stop flight route from Gambia to Mauritania, operated by Turkish Airlines.

Flights from Mali to Mauritania

From Mali you can fly non-stop from Bamako Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Mauritania: Nouakchott. This is the only non-stop flight route from Mali to Mauritania, operated by Mauritania Airlines.

Mali to Mauritania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in Mali offer flights to Nouakchott Airport with a single stop:

Intercontinental flights to Mauritania

There are 2 continents beyond Africa that have direct flights to Mauritania. A total of 4 different countries across Asia and Europe offer flights to the country. With 5 direct flight routes, connecting 4 intercontinental airports to 2 destinations, Mauritania maintains strong connections with key locations across the world. 4 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Europe to Mauritania

From Europe, 2 countries have direct flights to Mauritania. 3 non-stop routes are available, operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Spain to Mauritania

Looking to fly directly from Spain? This is possible from Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Mauritania Airlines and Binter Canarias, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Spain to Mauritania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 34 airports in Spain offer flights to 2 destinations in Mauritania with a single stop:

Flights from France to Mauritania

Looking to fly directly from France? This is possible from Paris only. You will arrive at Nouakchott — currently the only direct route connecting Mauritania and France. Flights are operated by Air France.

France to Mauritania with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Mauritania, as 21 departure airports in France offer 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Mauritania:

Non-stop flights from Asia to Mauritania

From Asia, 2 countries have direct flights to Mauritania. 2 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Turkey to Mauritania

Looking to fly directly from Turkey? This is possible from Istanbul only. You will arrive at Nouakchott — currently the only direct route connecting Mauritania and Turkey. Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines.

Turkey to Mauritania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 45 airports in Turkey offer flights to Nouakchott Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Saudi Arabia to Mauritania

Looking to fly directly from Saudi Arabia? This is possible from Medina only. You will arrive at Nouakchott — currently the only direct route connecting Mauritania and Saudi Arabia. Flights are operated by Mauritania Airlines.

Saudi Arabia to Mauritania with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 12 airports in Saudi Arabia offer flights to Nouakchott Airport with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Mauritania

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Mauritania, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Mauritania with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Mauritania, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Mauritania!

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