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Quick Flight Summary from Nouakchott to Niamey

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
2,200 SAR
Direct flight duration 9 hour 5 min
Arrival airports NIM
Best days to book Thursday
Average over the last 30 days
2,200 SAR

Cheapest flights from Nouakchott to Niamey

Shortest Flight

Royal Air Maroc

24 Sep, Thu

Nouakchott – Niamey

22h 35m

1 stop

NKC–NIM

2,200 SAR

Last update: 17 September 2026 21:12

Estimated Prices for Nouakchott to Niamey Flights

Cheapest Day29 September Tuesday

Best Price

1,954 SAR

Average Price

2,363 SAR

3,568 SAR

1,954 SAR

2,618 SAR

21Mon

Sep

2,844 SAR

22Tue

3,568 SAR

23Wed

2,092 SAR

24Thu

2,765 SAR

25Fri

2,092 SAR

26Sat

2,682 SAR

27Sun

1,974 SAR

28Mon

1,954 SAR

29Tue

2,757 SAR

30Wed

1,969 SAR

01Thu

Oct

2,401 SAR

02Fri

1,969 SAR

03Sat

2,499 SAR

04Sun

1,969 SAR

05Mon

1,969 SAR

06Tue

2,401 SAR

07Wed

1,969 SAR

08Thu

2,401 SAR

09Fri

10Sat

11Sun

12Mon

13Tue

14Wed

15Thu

16Fri

17Sat

18Sun

19Mon

20Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Egypt-KSA Specialist
30kg Free Baggage
Full Service Included

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Nouakchott City Center

Nouakchott Oumtounsy Intl. Airport

Nouakchott International Airport is very close to the city center; only 4 kilometers and 10 minutes away. There is no public transport from the city center to the airport. But by taxi or renting a car, you can reach the city center very easily and quickly.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in the city center. If you ask your hotel, they can arrange one for you. Since there is no taximeter in the cars, you have to bargain and negotiate the fare in advance. It takes only 10 minutes to get to the airport by taxi.

Car Rental

Renting cars is a common method of transportation for foreigners in Nouakchott. There are offices in the city center where you can rent a car. It is recommended that you deal with an international company. You can also make reservations in advance via the internet. If you ask your hotel, they can help you with this. With the car you rent, you can reach the airport in just 10 minutes from the city center.

The route you need to follow is quite easy. Take the N3 road to the west of the city center and connect to the N1 motorway after about half a kilometer. Only after 3.5 kilometers, you can see the airport on your right

Airport Information

Nouakchott International Airport is the only airport in Mauritania. On the other hand, it is a very small airport and serves only with basic units. It is important to remember that at the airport, where no extra service is provided, very strict searches are made.

Almost all of Mauritania’s population is Muslim, and as in other Muslim countries there is the practice of reading verses from the Qur'an on the plane before the flight at the Nouakchott International Airport.

Transportation to Niamey City Center from Airport

Diori Hamani Intl. Airport

The distance between Diori Hamani Niamey International Airport and the capital of Nigeria, Niamey, is about 8 kilometers. To reach the city center directly you can go to the minibus called faba faba or taxi. If comfort in transportation is more important to you, you can also rent your own car. The maximum duration of your journey is 15 minutes.

Minibus

The name "faba faba" given to minibuses those provide transportation between Niamey Airport and Niamey city center. Faba faba vehicles, which are often preferred by tourists, are quite cheap. With faba faba minibuses you can easily reach the city center and to other parts of the city by transferring.

Taxi

When you land at Niamey Airport, you can use airport taxis or private taxis. The cost of reaching Niamey city center by 24/7 ready-to-arrive taxis can vary between 15,000 and 18,000 Nigerian Nigerians (47-56 dollars). From the airport it is possible to get into Niamey city in 10 to 12 minutes by taxi.

Car Rental

Renting a car can be an ideal method for you if you are going to stay in Niamey for more than a couple of days. While urban public transport in Niamey has improved considerably, renting a car can be practical in terms of time saving. You can use the N1 and N25 to reach Niamey city center as soon as possible with the car you will rent from the airport. It is recommended to do a little research before the day you rent your car, because sometimes domestic companies can have periodic campaigns and discounts.

Niamey Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Sunday

20 Sep

Clear

35°26°

Today

Monday

21 Sep

Cloudy

35°25°

Tuesday

22 Sep

Clear

34°25°

Wednesday

23 Sep

Clear

34°24°

Thursday

24 Sep

Clear

36°25°

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More Information About Niamey

Diori Hamani Intl. Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Nouakchott-Niamey flights?

For Nouakchott-Niamey flights, you can use Nouakchott Oumtounsy Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Diori Hamani Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Nouakchott-Niamey and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Nouakchott-Niamey is 2000 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Nouakchott-Niamey flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Nouakchott-Niamey flights is Saturday.

Nouakchott-Niamey: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Royal Air Maroc starts from approximately 1,954 SAR.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Royal Air Maroc	1,954 SAR	1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Air Algerie	2,844 SAR	—
Asky	2,401 SAR	—
Tunisair	2,499 SAR	1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Penalty-Free Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments