Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Nouakchott's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LHR to NKC flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and NKC:
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight is ج.م. 17,974. A round-trip fare right now is ج.م. 40,724. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to NKC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to NKC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport to central Nouakchott has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Nouakchott based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Nouakchott, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to NKC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouakchott has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mauritania just waiting to be discovered. Around 338 kilometres north of Nouakchott, a visit to Nouadhibou will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Your trip through Mauritania wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kaedi. Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott.