Flights to Nouakchott (NKC)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Nouakchott International Airport is an airport serving Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Right now there are 16 airports in 14 countries connected to Nouakchott, 3 of them domestic, with 15 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Nouakchott's longest nonstop connection is Arnavutkoy (IST), 3,076 miles, offered by Turkish Airlines.

Airlines serving Nouakchott

Mauritanian Airlines Int11 destinations
ASKY Airlines4 destinations
Ethiopian Airlines3 destinations
Air France2 destinations
Delta Air Lines2 destinations
KLM2 destinations
Turkish Airlines2 destinations
Air Algerie1 destination
Air Senegal1 destination
American Airlines1 destination

Binter Canarias1 destination
Iberia1 destination
Qatar Airways1 destination
Royal Air Maroc1 destination
Tunisair1 destination

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Popular routes to Nouakchott

The places connected to Nouakchott on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Senou (BKO)657 mi
Nema (EMN)578 mi

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Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Nouakchott from these popular places requires a connection:

Lome (LFW)Togo
Abidjan (ABJ)Côte d'Ivoire
Zouerate (OUZ)Mauritania
Medina (MED)Saudi Arabia

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Nouakchott not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Nouakchott non-stop?

Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Nouakchott non-stop?

Long-haul flights to Nouakchott

Long-haul routes are usually flown by a wide-body aircraft, and the cabin you book matters more the longer you are in it — which is also where award points go furthest. These are the non-stop routes to Nouakchott of 3,000 miles or more.

Arnavutkoy (IST)3,076 mi

Flights to Nouakchott (NKC) by country

Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Algiers (ALG) in Algeria, served by Air Algerie.
Algeria1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Paris (CDG) in France, served by Air France (SkyTeam), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), and KLM (SkyTeam).
France1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Banjul (BJL) in Gambia, served by ASKY Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Gambia1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Conakry (CKY) in Guinea, served by Air France (SkyTeam), ASKY Airlines, Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), KLM (SkyTeam), and Mauritanian Airlines Int.
Guinea1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Senou (BKO) in Mali, served by Mauritanian Airlines Int.
Mali1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Casablanca (CMN) in Morocco, served by American Airlines (Oneworld), Mauritanian Airlines Int, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), and Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
Morocco1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Diass (DSS) in Senegal, served by Air Senegal, ASKY Airlines, and Mauritanian Airlines Int.
Senegal1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Gran Canaria Island (LPA) in Spain, served by Binter Canarias, Iberia (Oneworld), and Mauritanian Airlines Int.
Spain1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Tunis (TUN) in Tunisia, served by Mauritanian Airlines Int and Tunisair.
Tunisia1 destination
Nouakchott has a nonstop connection with Arnavutkoy (IST) in Turkey, served by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Turkey1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Nouakchott

Not flying yet

Nema (EMN)Sep 11, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027

Ending before the rest

Senou (BKO)Through Mar 25, 2027

The other 10 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Nouakchott

Star Alliance3 destinations
Oneworld2 destinations
SkyTeam2 destinations

Award programs that reach Nouakchott

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Nouakchott from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Aeroplan3 destinations
All Nippon Airways3 destinations
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands3 destinations
LifeMiles3 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More3 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer3 destinations
TAP Miles&Go3 destinations
Turkish Miles&Smiles3 destinations
United MileagePlus3 destinations
Alaska Atmos Rewards2 destinations

American Airlines2 destinations
British Airways2 destinations
Cathay Pacific2 destinations
Club Premier2 destinations
Delta SkyMiles2 destinations
Ethiopian ShebaMiles2 destinations
Finnair Plus2 destinations
Flying Blue2 destinations
Iberia Plus2 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer2 destinations

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Intercontinental flights to Nouakchott

Non-stop flights to Nouakchott from Europe

Air France (SkyTeam) links Nouakchott nonstop with Paris (CDG).

Binter Canarias links Nouakchott nonstop with Gran Canaria Island (LPA).

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) links Nouakchott nonstop with Paris (CDG).

Iberia (Oneworld) links Nouakchott nonstop with Gran Canaria Island (LPA).

KLM (SkyTeam) links Nouakchott nonstop with Paris (CDG).

Mauritanian Airlines Int links Nouakchott nonstop with Gran Canaria Island (LPA).

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) links Nouakchott nonstop with Arnavutkoy (IST).

Domestic flights to Nouakchott

Alternative airports near Nouakchott

Boutilimit (OTL)92 mi / 148 km
Podor (POD)117 mi / 188 km
Richard Toll (RDT)117 mi / 188 km
Saint Louis (XLS)145 mi / 233 km
Akjoujt (AJJ)152 mi / 245 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport NKC?

The airport's official name is Nouakchott International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code NKC.

What is the airport code for Nouakchott International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Nouakchott International Airport is NKC. Enter NKC in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)?

Nouakchott International Airport serves Nouakchott, Mauritania. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to NKC, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Nouakchott (NKC)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and NKC as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Nouakchott, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Nouakchott?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to NKC.

Can I look for award flights to Nouakchott (NKC)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to NKC, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.