Non-stop flights to Nouakchott (NKC)
Nouakchott International Airport is the largest airport in Mauritania. It is Mauritania's main international airport. In total there are 13 airports around the world that have direct flights to Nouakchott, spread around 13 cities in 11 countries. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Nouakchott.
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All direct flights to Nouakchott Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Nouakchott Best time to visit Nouakchott Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 244 flights arriving at Nouakchott Airport, which are 56 flights per week or 8 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Nouakchott are routes from Casablanca (CMN) in Morocco and Istanbul (IST) in Turkey. These two routes together are operated 86 times this month, and make up for 35% of all monthly arrivals at Nouakchott International Airport.
The longest flight to Nouakchott NKC is departing from Medina (MED). This non-stop flight takes around 7 hours and 30 minutes and covers a distance of 3,581 miles (5,763 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.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Nouakchott.
Airlines flying to Nouakchott
Currently, there are 9 airlines that fly to Nouakchott. Most flights to Nouakchott are operated by Mauritania Airlines, as they connect 8 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:
What is the best time to visit Nouakchott?
🏜️ Desert
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.
Long-Haul Flights to Nouakchott
Explore all long-haul flights to Nouakchott with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to Nouakchott
There are 12 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 April 2026.
* 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: seasonal 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
Mauritania Airlines: seasonal flights from Medina (MED).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round flights 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.
All flights from Algeria
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).
All flights from France
Flights from Gambia to Nouakchott
There is 1 airport in Gambia that has a direct connection to Nouakchott, which is Banjul. From Banjul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Gambia
Flights from Guinea to Nouakchott
In Guinea, the only airport that has a direct connection to Nouakchott is Conakry. From Conakry, you can fly non-stop with Air France (SkyTeam) or ASKY Airlines.
All flights from Guinea
Flights from Mali to Nouakchott
Bamako is the only city in Mali with direct flights to Nouakchott. From Bamako, direct flights are offered by Mauritania Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Mali
Flights from Morocco to Nouakchott
There is 1 airport in Morocco that has a direct connection to Nouakchott, which is Casablanca. From Casablanca, you can fly non-stop with Mauritania Airlines or Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
All flights from Morocco
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Nouakchott
Medina is the only city in Saudi Arabia with direct flights to Nouakchott. From Medina, direct flights are offered by Mauritania Airlines. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Saudi Arabia
Flights from Senegal to Nouakchott
In Senegal, the only airport that has a direct connection to Nouakchott is Dakar. From Dakar, you can fly non-stop with Air Senegal or Mauritania Airlines.
All flights from Senegal
Flights from Spain to Nouakchott
There is 1 airport in Spain that has a direct connection to Nouakchott, which is Gran Canaria (Las Palmas). From Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), you can fly non-stop with Binter Canarias or Mauritania Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All flights from Spain
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.
All flights from Tunisia
Flights from Turkey to Nouakchott
Istanbul is the only city in Turkey with direct flights to Nouakchott. From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from Turkey
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.
All flights from Mauritania
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 9 airlines flying to Nouakchott from 13 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
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, Star Alliance and Oneworld are all flying to Nouakchott.
How many nonstop flights are there to Nouakchott?
There are roughly 244 flights arriving at Nouakchott every month (or 56 flights each week), from 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 to Nouakchott?
Casablanca, Istanbul and Tunis 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?
| Casablanca to Nouakchott | 2h 45m |
| Istanbul to Nouakchott | 6h 30m |
| Tunis to Nouakchott | 4h 15m |
| Dakar to Nouakchott | 1h |
| Algiers to Nouakchott | 3h 35m |
