Travelling from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Nouakchott and Manchester share the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your NKC to MAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nouakchott International Airport to Manchester Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NKC and MAN:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
At the moment, R 5,786 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nouakchott International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,149. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from NKC to MAN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Manchester Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from NKC to MAN is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
58.12% of flights that leave from Nouakchott International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Nouakchott International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Nouakchott. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Nouakchott International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Manchester Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and explore beyond Manchester's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Manchester. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Manchester. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Manchester Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NKC to MAN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Manchester, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Journey around 257 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its must-visit sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Birmingham is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 113 kilometres south of Manchester. No journey is complete without seeing Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
