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5.192 Km
6 hour 30 min

Transportation to Nouakchott Airport from the City Center

Nouakchott International Airport is very close to the city center; only 4 kilometers and 10 minutes away. There is no public transport from the city center to the airport. But by taxi or renting a car, you can reach the city center very easily and quickly.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in the city center. If you ask your hotel, they can arrange one for you. Since there is no taximeter in the cars, you have to bargain and negotiate the fare in advance. It takes only 10 minutes to get to the airport by taxi.

Car Rental

Renting cars is a common method of transportation for foreigners in Nouakchott. There are offices in the city center where you can rent a car. It is recommended that you deal with an international company. You can also make reservations in advance via the internet. If you ask your hotel, they can help you with this. With the car you rent, you can reach the airport in just 10 minutes from the city center.

The route you need to follow is quite easy. Take the N3 road to the west of the city center and connect to the N1 motorway after about half a kilometer. Only after 3.5 kilometers, you can see the airport on your right

Airport Information

Nouakchott International Airport is the only airport in Mauritania. On the other hand, it is a very small airport and serves only with basic units. It is important to remember that at the airport, where no extra service is provided, very strict searches are made.

Almost all of Mauritania’s population is Muslim, and as in other Muslim countries there is the practice of reading verses from the Qur'an on the plane before the flight at the Nouakchott International Airport.

Last Updated: 10 Jan 2017

Transportation to El Arish City Center from Airport

El Arish International Airport is very close to the city center and you can easily reach the city center by taxi or by car in a short time. There is no public transport linking the airport and El Arish city center.

Taxi

It is possible to reach the city center in less than twenty minutes by taking a taxi at the exit of the airport. Make sure your driver understands where you want to go and agree on the fare in advance. Be sure to bargain as taximeter devices are not used in the taxis and especially high prices are asked from foreigners.

Car Rental

You can rent a car at the airport if you need a vehicle to make your journey easier during your stay. You can reach the city center of El Arish in 18-20 minutes by car via motorway 55. You should be careful when driving a car because many drivers in the city do not care about traffic rules.

Last Updated: 15 Jan 2017

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Which airports can I use for Nouakchott-El Arish flights?

For Nouakchott-El Arish flights, you can use Nouakchott Oumtounsy Intl. Airport as departure airport, and El Arish International Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Nouakchott-El Arish and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Nouakchott-El Arish is 5192 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Nouakchott-El Arish flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Nouakchott-El Arish flights is Monday.

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