Travelling from New York to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): What you need to know
Organising your flight from New York to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) begins with finding the best airport to start your journey from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your options in New York.
Nouakchott is four hours ahead of New York. Nouakchott International Airport is located in Nouakchott, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from New York to NKC won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to NKC leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Nouakchott International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Add a stopover to your journey at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). It's a popular transfer point for flights from New York to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) leaving Newark Liberty International Airport.
EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to NKC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early New York to Nouakchott International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving without delays, LGA is a reliable starting point for any adventure.
The address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
At the moment, Rs139,055 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Nouakchott International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs236,493. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to NKC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your New York to Nouakchott International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on flight tickets from New York to NKC.
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The best time to fly from New York to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
June is the most popular month for flights from New York to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). Plan your visit to Nouakchott in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a New York to NKC flight ticket departing in October if you want 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 New York to Nouakchott International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC.
More about Nouakchott
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nouakchott right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from New York to Nouakchott International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, Port de Pêche and Terjit Oasis are essential stops on your Nouakchott itinerary.
Explore more of Mauritania
Extend your Mauritania adventure with a visit to KeurMarsal, located about 193 kilometres south of Nouakchott. Parc National du Diawling is just one of the popular sights to add to your itinerary.
