Travelling from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, making Dubai four hours ahead of Nouakchott.
To ensure you catch your NKC to DXB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nouakchott International Airport to Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between NKC and DXB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
R 8,282 is the best price for a one-way Nouakchott International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Return flights start at R 9,737. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from NKC to DXB, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Dubai Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from NKC to DXB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nouakchott International Airport, data shows 58.12% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Nouakchott to Nouakchott International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Nouakchott International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Explore without limits with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and discover more of Dubai and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Dubai. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Dubai. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NKC to DXB around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
