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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
3 Aug, Mon09:40
Nouakchott – New Orleans
2d 6h 12m
2 stop
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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
5 Aug, Wed09:40
Nouakchott – New Orleans
1d 6h 44m
2 stop
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Royal Air Maroc

Royal Air Maroc
14 Aug, Fri06:40
Nouakchott – New Orleans
22h 19m
2 stop
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Royal Air Maroc

Royal Air Maroc
4 Aug, Tue17:00
Nouakchott – New Orleans
1d 11h 59m
2 stop
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Last update: 30 July 2026 20:58

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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 New Orleans City Center from Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport

You can reach the city center from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport by taking a taxi or using the airport shuttle service. It’s also possible to do this much less costly by using public transport and taking the bus. If you want to save time and travel in comfort, or luxury, then you can rent a car or a limousine. You can also see if you can make use of an airport shuttle service offered by your hotel.  

Taxi

There are 2 separate waiting locations for taxis outside the exit of the arrivals terminal where passengers should get in line. The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is 36 dollars for 1 or 2 people, 15 dollars more is added per person if you are more than two people. If you don’t want to pay with cash then the taxis also accept credit card payments.

Airport Shuttle Service

The airport shuttle service can take passengers to main points in the center and to various hotels. You can get tickets from the Airport Shuttle kiosk that’s just outside the arrivals terminal exit. A one-way ticket for one person is 24 dollars. If you know you’re going to use the shuttle service again, then you can get a round-trip ticket for 44 dollars. Every passenger has an allowance of 3 bags. If you have luggage in a non-standard shape or size then you may need to pay some extra fees.

Car Rental

There’s a consolidated car rental system (CONRAC) in New Orleans Louis Armstrong International in a separate location to the terminal building. You can choose a car that’s suited for you budget there from 9 separate agencies. To get to CONRAC you should use the exit next to the baggage reclaim belt 12 - 14 and walk a short distance. To get to the city center from the airport you should follow the I-10 W motorway and it should take around 20 minutes to reach the city center.

Bus

If you prefer to use public transport then you can reach the city center in around 40 minutes by taking the 202 bus. The ticket price is $ 1.50.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotels also offer shuttle services to and from New Orleans Airport. It’s quite practical and comfortable but can be a little more expensive than taking the bus. You can contact your hotel to inquire about whether they provide this service and get some more detailed information if they do.

Limousine

If you want to have a comfortable and luxurious journey then you can rent a limousine from the A-Airport Limousine agency that’s located in the baggage claim area of arrivals. Prices begin at $58 for 2 people and go up to $ 118 for 8 people.

New Orleans Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Saturday
1 Aug
Clear
35°26°
Sunday
2 Aug
Rain
33°25°
Today
Monday
3 Aug
Cloudy
36°24°
Tuesday
4 Aug
Cloudy
37°26°
Wednesday
5 Aug
Cloudy
37°26°

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When you search for Nouakchott-New Orleans flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Nouakchott-New Orleans flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Nouakchott-New Orleans flights, you can use Nouakchott Oumtounsy Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Nouakchott-New Orleans is 7518 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 9 hour 20 minutes.
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