Travelling from London to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Nouakchott (where Nouakchott International Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to NKC.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to NKC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London to Nouakchott International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Nouakchott International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and NKC are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to NKC flight:
69.26% of flights leaving London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Nouakchott International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
R 4,860 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Nouakchott International Airport. A return flight starts at R 8,920. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to NKC, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Affordable London to Nouakchott International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Nouakchott International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Nouakchott. June is when most people book flights from London to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your London to NKC plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. October is the warmest month in Nouakchott, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Nouakchott International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nouakchott
Start your Nouakchott trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Nouakchott International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, Port de Pêche and Terjit Oasis are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Nouakchott itinerary.
Explore more of Mauritania
Pack more into your Mauritania getaway by exploring beyond Nouakchott. About 193 kilometres away to the south, KeurMarsal is another awesome city to include in your itinerary. Check off some of its leading attractions like Parc National du Diawling while you're there.
