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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.

The most practical way of travelling to Karachi city center from Quaid–E–Azam International Airport is getting on a taxi. You can have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your whole travel by renting a car. However, you should keep in mind that the traffic can be heavy and drivers generally don’t obey the traffic rules. Buses and minibuses are also among the options.

Car Rental

At the airport, you can find the car rental offices of Avis and some local companies. You can reach the city center in about 30 minutes by connecting to the highway N5 after going out of the airport.

Bus / Minibus

You can reach the city center by getting on a bus from the bus stops located in front of the airport. The ticket price is 50 Pakistani Rupee. The travel lasts about 50 minutes under normal traffic conditions. It is also possible to reach the city center by using a minibus. These vehicles are cheaper but tourists may be charged higher amounts. In addition, minibuses are very crowded. For these reasons, buses are more preferred by foreign visitors.

Taxi

You can comfortably travel to the city center by taxi. The cost of travelling to the city center by getting on a taxi waiting in front of the airport is about 300 – 500 Pakistani Rupee. The travel lasts about half an hour.