Flying from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organizing your flight from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). Check out your options for jetting out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
5 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Paris to Nouakchott International Airport flight.
Nouakchott International Airport is located in Nouakchott. The city runs on the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Paris.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC). Choose from 4 direct services each week. Air France operates a 10:40am departure between CDG and NKC.
Your flight from Paris to NKC won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) out of Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport jetting out of CDG.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air France between CDG and NKC.
Air France is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to NKC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Located around 27 kilometers from the center of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on time at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport. Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) is one of the options between Paris Orly Airport and NKC.
You can arrive at ORY from central Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to cover the 19 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Paris to NKC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kilometers from central Paris. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Paris to Nouakchott International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
AED 902 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport. A return flight starts from AED 1,744. These prices can change based on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Paris to NKC, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Paris to Nouakchott International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Nouakchott. June is when most people book flights from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Lock in a Paris to NKC flight ticket departing in October if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nouakchott to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Nouakchott
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nouakchott right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Nouakchott International Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Nouakchott when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata followed by Port de Pêche and Terjit Oasis.
Explore more of Mauritania
Squeeze more into your Mauritania trip by exploring beyond Nouakchott. Around 193 kilometers away to the south, KeurMarsal is another exciting city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its leading attractions like Parc National du Diawling while you're there.