Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
Dakar and Nouakchott are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from DSS to NKC start at 00:50 — the earliest with Mauritania Airlines International. The last service of the day is at 23:55 with Air Senegal. Overall, there are 26 weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DSS to NKC flight.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Senegal is your gateway to exploring Nouakchott (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Mauritania!). Check out the direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Senegal.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DSS and NKC:
Mohamed V International Airport
Banjul International Airport
Conakry Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
₹ 20,301 is the lowest price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 36,254. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from DSS to NKC, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
66.96% of flights that leave from Blaise Diagne International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
If you've booked an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, why not stay close by? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) at Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna is another convenient option near DSS.
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Nouakchott. The drive time takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Nouakchott. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Nouakchott is October, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DSS to NKC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is just one of the many cities in Mauritania waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nouakchott. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Your trip through Mauritania isn't complete without visiting Kaedi. Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi are just a couple of highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott.
