Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
The timezone in Nouakchott is UTC+0, which is 11 hours behind Sydney.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to NKC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
At the moment, 956 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 2.076 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SYD to NKC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Nouakchott International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Nouakchott. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nouakchott in April.
The warmest month in Nouakchott is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Nouakchott International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to NKC sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is just one of the many places in Mauritania waiting to be explored once you've seen Nouakchott. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Any trip through Mauritania should include a visit to Kaedi. Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi are highlights in this destination, which is about 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott.
