How to find cheap flights to Mauritania
Score a better price on a flight to Mauritania by leaving from Manila Ninoy Aquino, often the most budget-friendly departure option.
You'll get even better value by touching down at Nouakchott.
Try to keep May free. It's generally the cheapest time to visit Mauritania.
You'll find one-way flights there from P41,237. The lowest price for a round-trip ticket is P137,688.
Fine with where you land if it means lower fares? Add your departure point, enter 'Mauritania' in the 'To' field and find out which cities rank as the cheapest options.
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search if you know where you're headed. This will display flight prices for nearby arrival airports so you can quickly find the best deal.
Have the best deals come straight to you by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when prices go down.
Book your tickets around two months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
The best time to go to Mauritania
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your plans and budget.
January is one of the busiest months to fly. High season means more happening, but it usually comes at a higher price.
The quietest time to travel is November. Lock in your plane tickets to Mauritania then and explore at a more leisurely pace.
Pick the season that suits how you like to explore, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. June is one of the warmest months in Mauritania, with maximum average temperatures of 40ºC (104ºF).
January brings cooler conditions, with lows averaging 15ºC (59ºF).
Rainy days are more common in September, while January is usually drier.
When deciding on your dates, also factor in rainy season and periods of extreme heat. Weather risks can differ by region, so it pays to check what applies to the places you're visiting.
Getting to Mauritania
You can book flights to Mauritania touching down at Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott. Nouadhibou Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou is another way to fly in.
These airlines are the key players touching down at this destination, based on rough monthly flight figures:
Mauritania Airlines — 50
Turkish Airlines — 40
Royal Air Maroc — 40
Istanbul, Paris and Casablanca are some of the major hubs used as stopovers on flights to Mauritania. Stops vary by route, so be sure to check the connection details for your departure city.
Places to visit in Mauritania
Nouakchott
With a population of roughly 660,000, this city should be high on the must-visit list.
Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, Terjit Oasis and Koumbi Saleh are essential stops on any trip.
Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) handles the majority of international flights into Nouakchott. You'll find some competitive flight deals to Mauritania landing at this major hub.
Ready to find your perfect base? Explore the lineup of hotels in Nouakchott.
Nouadhibou
This Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region city of around 72,500 has an appeal all of its own.
Organise a visit to highlights like Esqueleto de ballena.
The bulk of flights arrive through Nouadhibou Airport (NDB), the city's main airport.
Explore hotels in Nouadhibou and lock in a stay that fits your plans.
Good to know
Make sure you're across the entry rules well before departure day. Rules can change depending on your passport, length of stay and reason for travel. Always check with official sources like your airline, the local embassy or your travel agent.
Access to ATMs (automatic teller machines) is very limited. You'll want to plan how and when you'll access cash.
Tipping is not expected in Mauritania. However, if the service stands out, leaving something extra is always appreciated.
Wi-Fi availability is low and not something you can count on. You may be able to get online in some larger hotels or specific locations, but access won't be consistent as you travel around.
The population of Mauritania is estimated at about 5.3 million. Nouakchott is the capital.
You won't have to adjust your watch while travelling through this destination, with only one standard time zone of UTC+0 inches place.
Mauritania is part of the Western Africa subregion of Africa.
Hoping to time your flight to Mauritania with something big? Top events to build your trip around include the Festival of Heritage Cities, the Nouakchott International Festival and the Festival of the Sahara.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
Found that cheap ticket to Mauritania? Now decide where you'll stay and how you'll get around. Explore the range of hotels in Mauritania and filter your search by review score, star rating and more. Also browse car hire options in Mauritania and choose from pickup locations at airports or in cities.
