Travelling from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to Nouadhibou Airport (NDB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Nouakchott Airport to Nouadhibou Airport is 40 minutes.
Nouakchott and Nouadhibou are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NKC to NDB 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 month such as May? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Mauritania Airlines is your gateway to discovering Nouadhibou (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Mauritania!). Browse the direct flights from Nouakchott Airport to Nouadhibou Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Mauritania Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to Nouadhibou Airport (NDB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nouakchott Airport to Nouadhibou Airport flight is Rs24,589. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs45,139. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from NKC to NDB, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
63% of flights leaving from Nouakchott Airport make it to their destination on time.
Nouakchott Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Nouakchott. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near NKC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Nouakchott Airport to Nouadhibou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Nouadhibou Airport (NDB)
If you're coming in on a late Nouakchott Airport to Nouadhibou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near NDB:
Getting from Nouadhibou Airport (NDB) to central Nouadhibou
Nouadhibou Airport to the centre of Nouadhibou has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Nouadhibou Airport (NDB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Nouakchott Airport to Nouadhibou Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Nouadhibou. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in July.
Lock in your flight from Nouakchott Airport to Nouadhibou Airport for September if you want to visit Nouadhibou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NKC to NDB in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Mauritania waiting to be explored. About 338 kilometres south of Nouadhibou, a trip to Nouakchott will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, Terjit Oasis and Koumbi Saleh.