Cheap flights from Nouakchott
Mauritania's capital is served by the modern Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, located just a few kilometers from the city center. The current route network includes 8 popular destinations, connecting the region with major aviation hubs in Africa and Europe. The most frequent connections are established with Casablanca (18 flights per week), as well as Algiers, Dakar, and Istanbul, with 10 weekly departures to each.
Currently, 10 carriers operate flights from Nouakchott, with Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, and Air Algerie playing a key role. Below on this page, you will find convenient city cards with filters to help you navigate the available flight options. Before planning your trip, you can also explore our city travel guide or check the current weather.
Flight insights from Nouakchott
Data-driven trends for direct flights from Nouakchott — how often airlines fly, where they go, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent destinations
The most frequent direct destinations from Nouakchott are Casablanca, Algiers and Dakar. Casablanca leads with around 18 flights a week.
- Casablanca18 flights/week
- Algiers10 flights/week
- Dakar10 flights/week
- Istanbul10 flights/week
- Las Palmas8 flights/week
Top countries
Most direct flights from Nouakchott head to Morocco, Algeria and Senegal. Morocco alone accounts for about 26% of all direct routes.
- Moroccoavg $478
- Algeriaavg $408
- Senegalavg $206
- Turkeyavg $460
- Spainavg $318
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes from Nouakchott range from Dakar at $206 to Casablanca at $478 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Casablancafrom $478
- Algiersfrom $408
- Dakarfrom $206
- Istanbulfrom $460
- Las Palmasfrom $318
Cheapest destinations
The cheapest destinations from Nouakchott right now are Dakar from $206, Banjul from $293 and Paris from $296.
- Dakarfrom $206
- Banjulfrom $293
- Parisfrom $296
- Las Palmasfrom $318
- Dakhlafrom $342
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight from Nouakchott is to Seoul at about 16h 50m, followed by Bangkok (16h 10m) and Johannesburg (9h 15m).
- Seoul16h 50m
- Bangkok16h 10m
- Johannesburg9h 15m
- Miami9h
- Moscow8h 20m
Popular destinations from Nouakchott
Morocco
Algeria
Senegal
Turkey
Spain
France
Tunisia
Togo
Spain
Morocco
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Gambia
Spain
Spain
Morocco
Spain
Portugal
Portugal
Nigeria
Morocco
Cape Verde, Republic Of
Morocco
Ivory Coast
Russian Federation
Greece
Germany
United States
Brazil
Morocco
Hungary
Morocco
United Kingdom
Morocco
Egypt
Germany
Brazil
Egypt
Egypt
Ghana
Germany
Cape Verde, Republic Of
Russian Federation
Guinea Bissau
Germany
South Africa
Guinea
Algeria
Turkey
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Brazil
United States
United Kingdom
Thailand
United States
Brazil
Korea, Republic OfFrequently asked questions
- How many destinations are available from Nouakchott?
- Currently, regular flights are operated from the capital of Mauritania to 8 key destinations. The route network covers major African cities as well as important aviation hubs in Europe and Turkey.
- What are the most popular destinations from Nouakchott?
- Flights to Casablanca are in the highest demand, with 18 weekly flights. Other leading routes include Algiers, Dakar, and Istanbul — each with 10 departures per week.
- How many airlines fly from Nouakchott?
- The city's air connectivity is provided by 10 airlines. The widest selection of flights is offered by carriers such as Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, Air Algerie, and Turkish Airlines.
- Which airports serve Nouakchott?
- All international and domestic flights are handled by Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). It is located just 3 kilometers from the city center, making the trip to the terminal quick and convenient.
- Are there direct flights from Nouakchott to Europe?
- Yes, you can reach Paris directly (6 flights per week) and Las Palmas in the Canary Islands (8 flights per week). These routes are operated by Air France and Binter Canarias, respectively.
- How can I find cheap tickets from Nouakchott?
- To find the best deals, we recommend using the filter system on this page, which allows you to group cities by interest and price. It is best to start your search several months before your trip, especially for flights during periods of high demand.