Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Nouakchott Airport (NKC): what you need to know
The timezone in Nouakchott is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Madinah.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MED to NKC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Madinah Airport to Nouakchott Airport. Many passengers pass through Istanbul Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
Right now, £365 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madinah Airport to Nouakchott Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £771. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MED to NKC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Madinah Airport to Nouakchott Airport.
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Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
74% of flights that take off from Madinah Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Madinah Airport from central Madinah, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MED? If you've booked an early flight from Madinah Airport to Nouakchott Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
If you're getting in on a late Madinah Airport to Nouakchott Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near NKC:
Getting from Nouakchott Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
From Nouakchott Airport, Nouakchott is approximately 26 kms (16 miles) away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Nouakchott Airport (NKC)
May is the most popular month for flights from Madinah Airport to Nouakchott Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Nouakchott in March.
Book your flight from Madinah Airport to Nouakchott Airport for October if you'd like to explore Nouakchott during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 37ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MED to NKC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouakchott is just the beginning of what Mauritania offers. Head onward to Nouadhibou, which is about 338 kms (210 miles) away to the north. From Nouadhibou boat cemetery to Esqueleto de ballena, there's no shortage of things to do in this must-visit city.
Another major destination in Mauritania, Kaedi is located about 338 kms (210 miles) south-east of Nouakchott. Set aside time for highlights including Mosquée de Kaédi.