Travelling from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to Mohammed V Airport (CMN): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport.
The timezone in Casablanca is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Nouakchott.
Flights from NKC to CMN start from 02:40 — the first with Royal Air Maroc. The last departure is at 17:00 with Mauritania Airlines International. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport flights.
Your NKC to CMN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Royal Air Maroc is your gateway to discovering Casablanca (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Morocco!). Browse the direct flights from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Royal Air Maroc.
With 78.89% of services arriving as planned, Royal Air Maroc is the most punctual carrier operating NKC to CMN flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NKC and CMN:
Tunis Carthage Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Banjul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
Currently, 225 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 328 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NKC to CMN.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NKC to CMN.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
When it comes to Nouakchott Airport's on-time performance, 63% of flights complete their journey on time.
Nouakchott Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Nouakchott. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near NKC:
Arriving at Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMN instead:
Pick up a Mohammed V Airport rental car and discover Casablanca and beyond with your own set of wheels. AddCar, drivus and united rent a car are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Mohammed V Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to central Casablanca
Mohammed V Airport to central Casablanca has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Casablanca. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Nouakchott Airport to Mohammed V Airport for August if you'd like to go to Casablanca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NKC to CMN in January. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Morocco
Rabat is just one of the many places in Morocco waiting to be explored once you've seen Casablanca. Around 80 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Masjid Hassan II, National Archaeology Museum and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
Fes is another favourite destination in Morocco and is around 241 kilometres east of Casablanca. No trip is complete without visiting Fes Médina, Royal Palace of Fez and Musée.