Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
Nouakchott's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Take your pick of ten weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flights. The 01:30 departure with Mauritania Airlines International is the earliest flight available. Mauritania Airlines International operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
Give yourself enough time to make your LPA to NKC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Mauritania Airlines International has direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International 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 travellers choose to travel with Mauritania Airlines International on this route.
Among carriers operating LPA to NKC flights, Binter Canarias leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Mohamed V International Airport is a top stopover on the LPA to NKC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
At the moment, ₹ 23,723 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 38,236. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LPA to NKC.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LPA 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 using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Of all flights departing from Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
From Nouakchott International Airport, Nouakchott is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The quietest month for a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Nouakchott based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nouakchott is October, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Nouakchott International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LPA to NKC in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is just one of the many places in Mauritania waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nouakchott. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Journey 338 kilometres south-east from Nouakchott to visit Kaedi, another standout destination in Mauritania. Don't leave without experiencing Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi.
