Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Edinburgh and Nouakchott are both in the UTC+0 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
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 EDI to NKC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the EDI to NKC route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight is £230. A return plane ticket right now is £452. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from EDI to NKC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from EDI to NKC.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
From Nouakchott International Airport, Nouakchott is approximately 25 miles away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
June is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Nouakchott in April.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nouakchott International Airport for October if you want to go to Nouakchott during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to NKC in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouakchott has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Mauritania waiting to be explored. About 210 miles north of Nouakchott, a trip to Nouadhibou will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Set out 210 miles south-east from Nouakchott and you'll be in Kaedi, another notable stop in Mauritania. Be sure to check out Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi.
