Popular Airport | Dakhla Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1446 Miles |
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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 Dakhla City Center from Airport
Dakhla Airport
Dakhla Airport in Dakhla provides all kinds of services to passengers. The flights operated from the airport have been increased with the revival of tourism. Those passengers willing to get to the city center from the airport can use taxis, buses and car rental options.
Taxi
You can reach the city center by one of the taxis waiting at the exit of Dakhla Airport by paying a fare around 20 - 30 Euros. The number of baggage and the people travelling affect the taxi fare in Dakhla city center, where the passengers prefer negotiating with the driver.
Hotel Shuttles
Many hotels offer shuttle service between the airport and the city center. To make use of this opportunity, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation. These transportation vehicles are ideal for people with excess baggage and travelling in groups.
Bus
You can reach the city center within 35 minutes by bus which you can take from the stations at the airport. You can easily get to the city center from Dakhla Airport with the tickets you receive from the bus agencies or reservations via internet.
Car Rental
From Dakhla Airport you can rent a car on a daily or weekly basis and reach the city center after a short stroll. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before you travel. You can make your holiday enjoyable with the cars you can rent for 30-35 Euros per day.