Travelling from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC): What you need to know
Nouakchott (where Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport is located) and London share the UTC+0 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to NKC.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to NKC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to NKC flight:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport land at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as planned, STN is a reliable starting point for your trip.
Getting from Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Central Nouakchott is around 26 kilometres from Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
$361 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport. Return flights start from $964. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to NKC if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Cheap London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
January is when most people book flights from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). Visit Nouakchott in November for a quieter experience.
Book a London to NKC plane ticket departing in October if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nouakchott to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Nouakchott
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nouakchott right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport:
Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata and Terjit Oasis are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Nouakchott must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Koumbi Saleh.
