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Flight deals from Istanbul Airport to Nouakchott Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Nouakchott Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £567. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nouakchott.£262 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £262, select.
Nouakchott.£268 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Istanbul on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £268, select.
Nouakchott.£290 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £290, select.
Nouakchott.£303 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £303, select.
Nouakchott.£305 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £305, select.
Nouakchott.£338 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.
Nouakchott.£342 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £342, select.
Nouakchott.£424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £424, select.
Nouakchott.£425 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £425, select.
Nouakchott.£428 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Nouakchott.Price includes taxes and charges.From £428, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nouakchott

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Nouakchott flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Istanbul to Nouakchott: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£262
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time7 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Nouakchott: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott is £552. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Nouakchott.
Turkish Airlines flies direct from Istanbul to Nouakchott.
As of April 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Nouakchott.
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Nouakchott is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Nouakchott Airport on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nouakchott but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nouakchott is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Algerie and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nouakchott.

Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.

  • Nouakchott's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Nouakchott three hours behind Istanbul.

  • Choose from six weekly Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 15:25.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IST to NKC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Turkish Airlines is your ticket to exploring Nouakchott (and perhaps some other great corners of Mauritania!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport offered by this airline.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between IST and NKC:

    • Tunis-Carthage International Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Blaise Diagne International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)

  • Currently, £262 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £552. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IST to NKC.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to NKC.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel near IST? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott

  • Nouakchott International Airport is approximately 25 miles from the centre of Nouakchott. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.

When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Nouakchott based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When booking your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. October is the warmest month in Nouakchott, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to NKC in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Mauritania

  • You've visited Nouakchott, now it's time to discover more of Mauritania. Journey about 210 miles north to Nouadhibou to tick off its popular sights. From Église de Nouadhibou to Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Set out 210 miles south-east from Nouakchott to reach Kaedi, another favourite stop in Mauritania. Don't leave without experiencing Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi.

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