Travelling from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Dakar's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Nouakchott.
Flights from NKC to DSS start from 08:50 — the earliest with Mauritania Airlines International. The last departure is at 21:15 with Air Senegal. Overall, there are seven weekly Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your NKC to DSS flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Dakar (and then exploring more of Senegal!) is easy with Mauritania Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Mauritania Airlines on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between NKC and DSS include:
Mohammed V Airport
Conakry Airport
Banjul Airport
Handy information about Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
63% of flights that take off from Nouakchott Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Nouakchott Airport from central Nouakchott, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to NKC:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
Grab a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car and discover Dakar and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Avis and Europcar are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Blaise Diagne International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Dakar. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Dakar in March.
Book your flight from Nouakchott Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Dakar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from NKC to DSS in March if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.