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Flights from Nouakchott to Dakar

Nonstop flights from Nouakchott (NKC) to Dakar (DSS) take about 1h 2m (421 km). Mauritania Airlines and Air Senegal fly it. Lowest fare seen: $264 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Nouakchott to Dakar

Carriers on NKC–DSS according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Mauritania Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Air Senegalnonstop fare seen

Nouakchott to Dakar fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $254 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$25427 Nov 2026 · Mauritania Airlines—
Dec 2026—$575 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$28113 Jan 2027 · Mauritania Airlines—
Feb 2027$27213 Feb 2027 · Mauritania Airlines—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $254 for November 2026, $272 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nouakchott to Dakar, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Nouakchott to Dakar flights

How long is the flight from Nouakchott to Dakar?
A nonstop flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Dakar (DSS) takes about 1h 2m, covering 421 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Nouakchott from Dakar by air?
The great-circle distance between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport and Blaise Diagne International Airport is 421 km (262 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nouakchott to Dakar?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NKC–DSS route include Mauritania Airlines and Air Senegal. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Nouakchott to Dakar cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NKC–DSS was $264 USD with Mauritania Airlines (nonstop), departing 7 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nouakchott to Dakar?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $254 one-way, against $575 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Nouakchott to Dakar?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dakar visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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