Flying from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
The timezone in Nouakchott is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Casablanca.
Flights from CMN to NKC start from 10:30 — the first with Mauritania Airlines International. The latest departure is at 23:50 with Royal Air Maroc. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CMN to NKC flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Royal Air Maroc has direct flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Nouakchott — and maybe even more of Mauritania if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Royal Air Maroc.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for CMN to NKC flights is Royal Air Maroc.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between CMN and NKC include:
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Banjul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
240 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 373 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CMN to NKC.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CMN to NKC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Of all flights departing from Mohamed V International Airport, 64.33% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Mohamed V International Airport from central Casablanca, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CMN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport to central Nouakchott has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The quietest month for a flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Nouakchott based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Nouakchott, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMN to NKC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is just one of the many places in Mauritania waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Nouakchott. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Any trip through Mauritania wouldn't be complete without visiting Kaedi. Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott.