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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.

You can get on a taxi or bus for travelling to the city center from the airport. Las Palmas welcomes millions of tourists every year with its wonderful beaches. If you want to discover the island during your travel, you can also consider renting a car. Those who want to prefer a comfortable and fast transportation alternative can benefit from the airport shuttle service offered by the majority of the hotel located in the city.

Taxi

If you consider travelling to the city center or your hotel by taxi, make sure to get on a taxi from the taxi stands at the airport and demand an invoice before getting off. Travelling to the city center from the airport costs about 26 Euro. If you will accommodate in Maspalomas, a popular tourist destination, you can reach this region by paying approximately 38 Euro.

Car Rental

There are seven different car rental companies offering service at Gran Canaria Airport. Avis and Budget are among these companies. The daily cost of renting a car varies according to size of the vehicle but you can rent a standard vehicle for 4 passengers by paying 20-25 Euro. In this way, you can reach the city center and also discover the beautiful points of the island comfortably. You should drive in the north direction for about 26 kilometers on the highway GC-1 extending along the coast in order to travel from Gran Canaria Airport to the city center. If you will travel to Maspalomas, you should drive in the south direction for about 31 kilometers on the highway GC-1.

Bus

There are three bus routes departing from the airport. The bus route 60 connects the airport to the city center. The travel lasts about thirty minutes under normal traffic conditions. You can get to Maspalomas, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the region, in about 45 minutes. The bus route 5 operates between Las Palmas city center and Maspalomas and passes through the airport. Ticket price is 2,30 Euro. The buses depart every 20 minutes and operate from 05:25 am to 11:20 pm during the week.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels in Las Palmas, which is a holiday paradise, offer airport shuttle service for their guests. If you demand airport shuttle service from your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you at the landing hour of your flight on the baggage claim area. If you decide benefitting from this comfortable service, make sure to get in contact with your hotel in advance and get information about the cost of using this service.