Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
The timezone in Nouakchott is UTC+0, which is two hours behind Cairo.
Your CAI to NKC flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and NKC include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
$340 is the lowest price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. Return flights start at $678. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CAI to NKC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CAI to NKC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on time at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometers from central Cairo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CAI:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
From Nouakchott International Airport, Nouakchott is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Nouakchott in April.
When booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Nouakchott, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to NKC in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is just one of the many cities in Mauritania waiting to be explored once you've seen Nouakchott. Around 338 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Any journey through Mauritania wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kaedi. Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi are among the highlights in this destination, which is about 338 kilometers south-east of Nouakchott.