Flying from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Book a direct Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 20 minutes.
Nouakchott is three hours behind Istanbul. Nouakchott International Airport is located in Nouakchott, which runs on the UTC+0 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services every week. You can travel from IST to NKC on Turkish Airlines's 7:55am flight.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Istanbul to NKC.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) take off from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers services from IST.
The most frequently booked airline between IST and NKC is Turkish Airlines.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Istanbul to NKC that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IST and NKC include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport. Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) is a popular option between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and NKC.
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to NKC flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport is Rs89,617. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs197,741. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Istanbul to NKC if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Hunt for savings on a flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). June is the peak month for travel to Nouakchott. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Book an Istanbul to NKC flight ticket departing in October if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nouakchott to range from 25ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC.
More about Nouakchott
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nouakchott:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, Port de Pêche and Terjit Oasis are highlights which should be on every Nouakchott itinerary.
Explore more of Mauritania
Keep your adventure going by exploring more of Mauritania. KeurMarsal is around 193 kilometres south of Nouakchott and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including Parc National du Diawling.
