Non-stop flights to Nouakchott (NKC)
Nouakchott International Airport is the largest airport in Mauritania. In total there are 11 airports around the world that have direct flights to Nouakchott, spread around 11 cities in 9 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Nouakchott.
Nouakchott is mainly known for sightseeing & culture and beaches.
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All direct flights to Nouakchott Airlines flying to Nouakchott Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 154 flights arriving at Nouakchott Airport, which are 35 flights per week or 5 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Nouakchott are routes from Dakar (DSS) in Senegal and Casablanca (CMN) in Morocco. These two routes together are operated 89 times this month, and make up for 58% of all monthly arrivals at Nouakchott International Airport.
The longest flight to Nouakchott NKC is departing from Istanbul (IST). This non-stop flight takes around 6 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 3,076 miles (4,951 km).
List of all direct flights to Nouakchott
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Nouakchott, ordered by popularity.
Airlines flying to Nouakchott
Currently, there are 8 airlines that fly to Nouakchott. Most flights to Nouakchott are operated by Mauritania Airlines, as they connect 7 airports to NKC. That’s around 4 times as much as Air France, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Nouakchott. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all NKC flights:
Business class flights to Nouakchott
There are 8 airports that have flights to Nouakchott in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to NKC are listed below:
Intercontinental flights to Nouakchott
The only intercontinental flights to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) are from Europe and the Middle-East, as of May 2021.
* Please note that there are no direct services from 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 Europe to Nouakchott
Mauritania Airlines: seasonal flights from Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).
Binter Canarias: year-round flights from Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Paris (CDG).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Nouakchott
Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from the Middle-East to Nouakchott. They fly seasonal from Istanbul (IST).
International flights to Nouakchott
Flights from Algeria to Nouakchott
Algiers is the only city in Algeria with direct flights to Nouakchott. From Algiers, direct flights are offered by Air Algerie. This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
Flights from France to Nouakchott
In France, the only airport that has a direct connection to Nouakchott is Paris. From Paris, direct flights are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Guinea to Nouakchott
There is 1 airport in Guinea that has a direct connection to Nouakchott, which is Conakry. From Conakry, direct flights are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Mali to Nouakchott
In Mali, the only airport that has a direct connection to Nouakchott is Bamako. From Bamako, direct flights are offered by Mauritania Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Morocco to Nouakchott
Casablanca is the only city in Morocco with direct flights to Nouakchott. From Casablanca, you can fly non-stop with Mauritania Airlines or Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
Flights from Senegal to Nouakchott
There is 1 airport in Senegal that has a direct connection to Nouakchott, which is Dakar. From Dakar, direct flights are offered by Air Senegal, Mauritania Airlines and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Spain to Nouakchott
Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) is the only city in Spain with direct flights to Nouakchott. From Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), you can fly non-stop with Binter Canarias or Mauritania Airlines.
Flights from Tunisia to Nouakchott
In Tunisia, the only airport that has a direct connection to Nouakchott is Tunis. From Tunis, you can fly non-stop with Mauritania Airlines or Tunisair. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Turkey to Nouakchott
There is 1 airport in Turkey that has a direct connection to Nouakchott, which is Istanbul. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
Domestic flights to Nouakchott
Flights from Mauritania to Nouakchott
There are 2 airports in Mauritania that have non-stop domestic flights to Nouakchott.
From Néma and Nouadhibou, you can fly with Mauritania Airlines.
Alternative airports near Nouakchott
Unfortunately, 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 into Nouakchott?
The most convenient airport to fly into Nouakchott is Nouakchott International Airport (NKC).
How many airlines fly to Nouakchott?
There are 8 airlines flying to Nouakchott from 11 airports around the world, as of May 2021.
Which airlines fly to Nouakchott?
Mauritania Airlines, Air France and Turkish Airlines operate most flights to Nouakchott. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Nouakchott?
SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance are all flying to Nouakchott.
How many nonstop flights are there to Nouakchott?
There are roughly 154 flights arriving at Nouakchott every month (or 35 flights each week), from a total of 11 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 to Nouakchott?
Dakar, Casablanca and Nouadhibou are the 3 most popular routes to Nouakchott. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Nouakchott, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Nouakchott?
| Dakar to Nouakchott | 1h 10m |
| Casablanca to Nouakchott | 2h 40m |
| Nouadhibou to Nouakchott | 40m |
| Conakry to Nouakchott | 1h 50m |
| Bamako to Nouakchott | 1h 40m |
