Search Flights from Tunis (Tunisia) to Nouakchott

There are various transportation options to reach Carthage Airport from Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. In addition to taxis, buses, trains and car rental option, it is also possible to get to the airport by car thanks to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

Taxi option is among the fastest transportation options you can prefer to reach Carthage Airport from the city center. You can easily get to Carthage Airport thanks to taxis, which are more costly than other transportation option yet at the same time the safest, fastest and the most comfortable alternative.

Bus

It is also very easy to get to Carthage Airport by the buses you can take from the bus stops or bus stations in the city center. You can travel in a more economical way thanks to buses that are more affordable compared to the trains. You can also choose from various buses that are offered as cheap and luxurious buses.

Train

There is no direct train service to Carthage Airport from the railway stations in Tunis; however, you have the opportunity to reach the airport by taking a taxi or bus after you get off the train. You can get on the trains, which are a fast means of transportation, from the city's train stations or the stops.

Rent a car

Another way to get to Carthage Airport is to rent a car. You can rent any model car from the companies that offer car rental services in the city center and then you can reach Carthage Airport after a pleasant and comfortable journey.  Once you arrive at the airport, you can deliver the rental car to the offices at the airport and then catch your flight easily.

Airport Information

Carthage Airport is located 7 kilometers away from the city center of Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia that has a coast on the Mediterranean Sea in the Africa continent. Muslims live in Tunisia, an Arabic Islamic country and many tourists are welcome each year. Carthage Airport, the most important airport in Tunisia, attracts many tourists thanks to its proximity to many historical cities and the desert and sea view it has.

Carthage Airport, designed with modern facilities, offers many services for its passengers. There are many services available ranging from VIP lounges to conference and meeting rooms, from fax, computer, and telephone services to bank ATMs, and from a post office to cafés, restaurants and shopping stores and so you can enjoy your time at the airport.

Located in the back and front of the airport, the restaurants and cafés have many options for snacks, fast food and local dishes for all passengers. In addition, you can also enjoy your time doing shopping at a large number of stores where you can buy a wide range of products at the airport if you need anything.

Nouakchott is the capital of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. City is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast of this northwest African country neighboring Senegal, Mali and Algeria. Pescheus Beach is not only the most beautiful beach of Nouakchott but also the country. Fishing, iron mining and date palm production are the most important commercial activities in the city.

Safari tourism is also common in the city and it is one of the greatest pleasures of the visitors. Asphalt roads are not common in Nouakchott, which is a desert town. There is also a train route which is used mainly for intercity and commercial transportation. Public transport is provided by small, crowded and old minibuses or by buses, but it is not highly recommended for the tourists because of security reasons.

You can find a taxi in the city center. There is no taximeter in the taxi, so you should agree on the place and the fare before starting your trip. You can bargain. You should ask for a taxi from your hotel or from someone you know, if possible, in order not to be misled about both your safety and the fare.

Car rental is the most preferred transportation method for tourists in Nouakchott. By renting a car you can both go to the city easily and do safari tour. Since most of the roads are not paved, even if you do not enter the desert, you have to pass through the dune roads. For this reason, 4x4 style vehicles are the most preferred. It is recommended that you choose an international car rental company instead of local companies. You may encounter stolen cars with European plates at local companies and you may have problems later. You should remember that if you rent a car you will often encounter police control and asked a lot of questions.

Speaking French would help you in the city. However, if you have an information form that you have prepared beforehand, you can get over these checks easier. This form, which you can find on the internet or you can prepare yourself, should include passport information, visa information and information about the car that you use. The car rental company can help you with this; preparing multiple forms in French or local language would facilitate the process.

Nouakchott International Airport is just 4 kilometers from the city center. There is no public transport service from the airport to the city center. However, you can reach the city center quickly and easily by taxi or renting a car.

Taxi

If you do not intend to rent a car and you do not have someone to pick you up from the airport, you can get to the city center by taxi. You should remember that there are no taximeters in the taxis and that you will have to negotiate the fare in advance. By taxi you can reach the city center from the airport in only 10 minutes.

Car Rental

Renting a car is very common in Nouakchott, because public transport is not a preferred means of transportation by tourists and there are no taximeters in taxis. You can rent a car at the airport. However, it is recommended that you do this on the internet with an international company before coming to town.

Approximately 3.5 kilometers after taking the N1 road at the airport exit, you will encounter a turn. Here you should take the N3 road at the west direction of the turn and follow the city center sign. After about 400 meters you can reach the city center. The journey takes about 10 minutes.