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Flights from Istanbul to Nouakchott

Nonstop flights from Istanbul (IST) to Nouakchott (NKC) take about 6h 40m (4,938 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $582 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Istanbul to Nouakchott

Carriers on IST–NKC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Istanbul to Nouakchott fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $582 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $319. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$60828 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines$385 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$6075 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines$319 · 1 stop25 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$6141 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines$350 · 2 stops1 Dec 2026
Mar 2027$58229 Mar 2027 · Turkish Airlines$415 · 1 stop29 Mar 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $319 for November 2026, $350 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Istanbul to Nouakchott, 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 — Istanbul to Nouakchott flights

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott?
A nonstop flight from Istanbul (IST) to Nouakchott (NKC) takes about 6h 40m, covering 4,938 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 Istanbul from Nouakchott by air?
The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 4,938 km (3,068 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Istanbul to Nouakchott?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the IST–NKC route include Turkish Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Istanbul to Nouakchott cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on IST–NKC was $582 USD with Turkish Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 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 Istanbul to Nouakchott?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $319 one-way, against $415 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Istanbul to Nouakchott?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $360 with 2 stops against $582 nonstop, a saving of $222. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Turkey to Nouakchott?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Nouakchott 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 22 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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