Why go
- Capital and the largest city of Mauritania.
- Served by Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
History
Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania. Located in the southwestern part of the country, it is one of the largest cities in the Sahara. The city also serves as the administrative and economic center of Mauritania.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Mauritania Airlines International L6 (737-700) · 5 routes: Bamako, Casablanca, Dakar, Nouadhibou, Zouerat
- Air France AF (A330-200) · 2 routes: Conakry, Paris
- Iberia Airlines IB (A319) · 1 route: Gran Canaria
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Casablanca
- Senegal Airlines DN (CRJ) · 1 route: Dakar
- Tunisair TU (A320, A320) · 1 route: Tunis
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-900) · 1 route: Dakar
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NKC has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Dakar, Casablanca, Bamako, Conakry, Gran Canaria…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nouakchott, 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.