Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nouakchott Airport (NKC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Dakar and Nouakchott share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Take your pick of six weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport flights. The 17:25 departure with Mauritania Airlines International is the earliest flight you can take. Mauritania Airlines International operates the last service of the day at 21:40.
Your DSS to NKC flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Mauritania Airlines has direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Nouakchott — and maybe even more of Mauritania if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Mauritania Airlines on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DSS and NKC:
Mohammed V Airport
Conakry Airport
Banjul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
$491 is currently the best price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport flight. A return flight starts from $992. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from DSS to NKC by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DSS to NKC.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
76% of flights departing from Blaise Diagne International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DSS? If you're catching an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NKC instead:
Getting from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
From Nouakchott Airport, Nouakchott is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Nouakchott. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Nouakchott is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSS to NKC in January. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 31ºC then.
Explore more of Mauritania
While Nouakchott is an excellent introduction to Mauritania, there's so much more waiting in Nouadhibou. About 338 kilometres to the north, this exciting city has plenty to keep you busy, like Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Esqueleto de ballena.
Another favourite destination in Mauritania, Kaedi is around 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott. Make time for highlights including Mosquée de Kaédi.