How to find cheap flights to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
562 € is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to NKC, the lowest fare is 257 €.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Nouakchott, where Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to discover a good deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Nouakchott. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Nouakchott, consider making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Nouakchott
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Nouakchott in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to NKC that fits your budget and schedule.
Travel to Nouakchott in January if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to NKC, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is November. Book your plane tickets to Nouakchott then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather before you go. October brings the warmest days in Nouakchott, averaging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January gives you the best chance of sunshine. This is the driest month in Nouakchott.
The wettest time of year is September. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around three days of rainfall.
Flying to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Nouakchott a breeze:
If you want to travel with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your NKC plane ticket with Royal Air Maroc. Up to 64% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
NKC is located in the UTC+0 timezone.
Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport has an on-time performance of 63%. This number reflects how often departing flights from NKC reach their destination as scheduled.
Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport is located in Nouakchott, Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Getting to central Nouakchott from Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
The distance from NKC to central Nouakchott is about 26 kilometres.
After touching down from your flight to NKC, expect a drive to the centre of around 35 minutes.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Nouakchott highlights
Hop off your flight to Nouakchott and head straight for these leading attractions:
Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata: An impressive preview of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres northwest of the centre.
Koumbi Saleh: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 2 kilometres northwest of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Nouakchott experience.
How to get to Jreïda from Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
NKC is a gateway to the nearby city of Jreïda, which is about 14 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will come down to when you're travelling, so plan ahead accordingly.
Travelling from Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Ouâd Nâga
If Ouâd Nâga is where you're off to, it's around 48 kilometres from Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport.