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✈️ Cheap flights to Mauritania
Compare fares to Mauritania from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Nouakchott–Oumtounsy Intl (NKC). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Mauritania
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKC | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy Intl | Nouakchott | Main |
| NDB | Nouadhibou Intl | Nouadhibou | Main |
| OUZ | Tazadit | Zouérate | Regional |
Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International Airport is the main gateway, with flights from North and West Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Land borders with Morocco (via Western Sahara) and Senegal are used by overland travellers.
📅 Best time to fly to Mauritania
Best: November-February – cooler temperatures ideal for desert travel.
Cheaper shoulder season: March and October – warmer days but still manageable in the desert early and late.
Avoid: May-September – extreme heat inland, with sandstorms.
Weather by month in Nouakchott
- 29°Jan☀️
- 31°Feb☀️
- 32°Mar☀️
- 32°Apr☀️
- 33°May☀️
- 33°Jun☀️
- 32°Jul⛅
- 33°Aug⛅
- 34°Sep⛅
- 34°Oct☀️
- 32°Nov☀️
- 29°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Mauritania
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Nouakchott | 3,931 km | 5 h 25 min | |
| New York → Nouakchott | 5,999 km | 7 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Nouakchott | 9,971 km | 12 h 40 min | |
| Chicago → Nouakchott | 7,182 km | 9 h 20 min | |
| Miami → Nouakchott | 6,619 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Nouakchott | 10,139 km | 12 h 55 min | |
| Toronto → Nouakchott | 6,511 km | 8 h 30 min | |
| Paris → Nouakchott | 3,795 km | 5 h 15 min | |
| Frankfurt → Nouakchott | 4,146 km | 5 h 40 min | |
| Dubai → Nouakchott | 7,323 km | 9 h 30 min | |
| Delhi → Nouakchott | 9,333 km | 11 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Nouakchott | 9,235 km | 11 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Nouakchott | 13,099 km | 16 h 25 min* | |
| Sydney → Nouakchott | 17,858 km | 22 h 10 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Mauritania
- Chinguetti – A UNESCO-listed caravan town and centre of Islamic scholarship.
- Ouadane – Ruins of a historic trading town on a hillside.
- Richat Structure – A vast circular rock formation visible from space.
- Atar – The main base for Adrar tours and oasis trips.
- Banc d'Arguin National Park – A UNESCO site of mudflats and islands with millions of migratory birds.
- Nouakchott – A young capital with markets, a lively fish beach and the national museum.
💡 Flight hacks
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to Mauritania: questions
What is the main airport in Mauritania?
The main international airport is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy Intl (NKC) in Nouakchott. Other airports with scheduled flights include Nouadhibou (NDB), Zouérate (OUZ).
How long is the flight from London to Mauritania?
A nonstop flight from London to Nouakchott covers about 3,931 km and takes around 5 h 25 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Mauritania?
November-February – cooler temperatures ideal for desert travel.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Mauritania?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: March and October – warmer days but still manageable in the desert early and late.
Do I need a visa to fly to Mauritania?
It depends on your passport. See our Mauritania visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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