Oumtounsy International is Mauritania's primary airport, opened in 2016 to replace the old city-centre field and located around 25 kilometres north of Nouakchott. Mauritania Airlines anchors the schedule, with Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair and Turkish Airlines providing connections to Paris, Casablanca, Tunis and Istanbul. Regional links run to Dakar, Bamako and Abidjan.
Major carriers: Mauritania Airlines, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Tunisair.
What is the IATA code for Nouakchott?
Nouakchott-Oumtounsy International uses the IATA code NKC. It is the only commercial airport serving Mauritania's capital since the old in-city field closed in 2016, so there is no ambiguity when booking. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week to fly out of NKC at a glance.
Which airlines fly from Nouakchott?
Mauritania Airlines runs the domestic and regional core. Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and Tunisair connect NKC to Paris, Casablanca, Istanbul and Tunis respectively. Flightmussy compares all of these in one search and surfaces Mauritania Airlines fares that Google Flights tends to de-prioritise, with no signup required.
How far is Oumtounsy Airport from central Nouakchott?
NKC sits roughly 25 kilometres north of central Nouakchott, around 30 to 40 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. The newer terminal opened in 2016 replaces the old in-city airport. Flightmussy is free, signup-free and shows a clean fare heatmap so you can plan around the airport transfer time without creating an account.
When should I book flights from Nouakchott to get the best fare?
Booking four to eight weeks ahead typically lands the cheapest fares from NKC, especially on Casablanca and Paris routes where capacity is limited. Last-minute prices climb sharply. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap highlights the cheapest week across the year, so you can shift dates by a few days for meaningful savings.