Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport.
Nouakchott is one hour behind Paris and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 11 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flights. The 10:30 departure with Air France is the earliest flight available. Air France operates the latest service of the day at 10:50.
To ensure you get on your CDG to NKC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air France has direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Nouakchott — and maybe even more of Mauritania if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air France.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that operates CDG to NKC flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CDG and NKC:
Mohamed V International Airport
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Tunis-Carthage International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
RM1,196 is currently the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM2,220. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from CDG to NKC by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near CDG:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport to central Nouakchott has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Nouakchott. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Nouakchott is October, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Nouakchott International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CDG to NKC in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of Mauritania
Nouadhibou is just one of the many cities in Mauritania waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nouakchott. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Église de Nouadhibou, Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه.
Make your way 338 kilometres south-east from Nouakchott to reach Kaedi, another favourite stop in Mauritania. Don't leave without experiencing Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi.