Flying from Menara Airport (RAK) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Nouakchott is one hour behind Marrakech and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your RAK to NKC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as March? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Menara Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RAK and NKC:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Menara Airport (RAK) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
Currently, R 5,459 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Menara Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,162. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RAK to NKC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Menara Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RAK to NKC.
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Handy information about Menara Airport (RAK)
73.36% of flights departing from Menara Airport land at their destination on time.
Menara Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Marrakech. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RAK? If you're boarding an early flight from Menara Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport to central Nouakchott has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
June is the busiest month for flights from Menara Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nouakchott in April.
Book your flight from Menara Airport to Nouakchott International Airport for October if you'd like to explore Nouakchott during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RAK to NKC around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mauritania
You've done Nouakchott, now it's time to discover more of Mauritania. Journey about 338 kilometres north to Nouadhibou to tick off its top attractions. From Église de Nouadhibou to Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Where to next? Head for Kaedi. It's roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott and boasts highlights including Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi.