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Nouâdhibou, Mauritania

Nouadhibou, formerly named Port-Étienne, is the second largest city in Mauritania and serves as a major commercial center. The city has about 173,000 inhabitants.

Type CityPopulation 173,000Settled 1906

Why go

  • Commune and town in Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region, Mauritania.
  • Served by Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB).

History

Nouadhibou, formerly named Port-Étienne, is the second largest city in Mauritania and serves as a major commercial center. The city has about 173,000 inhabitants. It is situated on a 65-kilometre peninsula or headland called Ras Nouadhibou, Cap Blanc, or Cabo Blanco, of which the western side has the city of La Güera. Nouadhibou is consequently located merely a couple of kilometers from the border between Mauritania and Western Sahara. Its current mayor is Elghassem Ould Bellali, who was installed on 15 October 2018.

Airports

Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) 3 km to the centre
Nouadhibou, 08, MR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (Mauritania Airlines International, Tropic Air) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Gran Canaria, Nouakschott, Zouerat (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Guerguerat Airport 54 km to the centre
Guerguerat, U, EH
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NDB has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Gran Canaria, Nouakschott, Zouerat).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nouâdhibou, Mauritania. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

Tours & experiences