Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Flying over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and NKC:
Mohamed V International Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Mauritania, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LGW to NKC.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is C$378. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$860. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flight tickets from LGW to NKC, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nouakchott International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the center of Nouakchott. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 54 minutes.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Nouakchott. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Nouakchott is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nouakchott International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LGW to NKC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nouakchott
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Nouakchott right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from LGW to NKC:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Saudi mosque, Port de Pêche and Teghenyats Monastery are top sights which should feature on every Nouakchott itinerary.
Complete your Nouakchott trip with hotels and a car rental
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