Travelling from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Nouakchott Airport (NKC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Nouakchott is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Algiers.
You can choose from five weekly Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport flights. The 19:00 departure with Airhub Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Airhub Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ALG to NKC flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Algerie is your gateway to exploring Nouakchott (and maybe even some other great parts of Mauritania!). Browse the direct flights from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Algerie on this route.
Air Algerie is the most punctual carrier offering ALG to NKC flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ALG and NKC include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Algiers Airport (ALG) to Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
Right now, 279 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 473 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ALG to NKC, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport.
Handy information about Algiers Airport (ALG)
Central Algiers to Algiers Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ALG? If you're boarding an early flight from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NKC instead:
Getting from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Nouakchott. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
May is the busiest month for flights from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nouakchott in March.
Book your flight from Algiers Airport to Nouakchott Airport for October if you'd like to explore Nouakchott during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALG to NKC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouakchott is just the beginning of what Mauritania offers. Head onward to Nouadhibou, which is around 338 kilometres away to the north. From Nouadhibou boat cemetery to Esqueleto de ballena, there are countless things to do in this popular city.
Have time for another stop? Set out for Kaedi. It's roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott and home to highlights like Mosquée de Kaédi.