Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Nouakchott is one hour behind Barcelona and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to NKC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and NKC:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
Rs72,168 is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs174,516. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from BCN to NKC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nouakchott International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BCN to NKC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of all flights leaving Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Nouakchott. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Nouakchott in April.
Before locking in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Nouakchott, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 37ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to NKC in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is just one of the many cities in Mauritania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Nouakchott. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Journey 338 kilometres south-east from Nouakchott and you'll be in Kaedi, another notable stop in Mauritania. Don't leave without exploring Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi.
