Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (IATA: NKC, ICAO: GQNO) serves Nouakchott, MR. It has 20 scheduled routes to 13 destinations in 11 countries, operated by 11 airlines.
- Efficiency (Arrivals): One traveler noted that the immigration and security process upon arrival was quick, taking "10 minutes tops".
- Pizza: There is a highly recommended pizza place in the terminal.
- Ya Marhaba VIP Lounge: This lounge offers reliable and powerful air conditioning, comfortable seating, a modest snack selection, cold beverages, and clean, spacious bathrooms with modern fixtures. It's considered above average for Western Africa.
- Security/Immigration Efficiency (General): This is a frequently cited weakness compared to other airports.
- Services: Overall services at the airport are considered "very unpopular".
- Terminal Access: This is another unpopular aspect compared to other airports.
- Cleanliness (General): While rated 7.8/10 on one site, it's still considered "unpopular" compared to other airports.
- Ya Marhaba VIP Lounge Wi-Fi and Food: The lounge's dedicated Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and the food selection, while potentially decent when fresh, can appear "tired" if left unattended for hours.
- Sources researched: flight-report.com, flightradar24.com, sleepinginairports.net, jettoajet.com, loungereview.com*
Bottom line: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport appears to be a functional but somewhat basic airport. While the VIP lounge offers a comfortable retreat, general airport services and efficiency, particularly regarding security and immigration, are areas that frequently draw criticism from travelers.
Routes from NKC
13 nonstop destinations · 11 airlines.
Airlines at NKC
11 carriers operate scheduled departures.
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Airport routes
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) offers 20 flight routes operated by 11 airlines. Major carriers include Mauritania, Air France, ASKY Airlines and others. Popular destinations from Nouakchott include Mohammed V Int'l, Blaise Diagne, Gran Canaria Airport, Tunis-Carthage Int'l, Istanbul Airport.
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How many destinations have nonstop flights from NKC?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport has 20 scheduled routes to 13 destinations in 11 countries, operated by 11 airlines.
Which airlines fly from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
11 carriers operate scheduled departures, including Mauritania, Air France, ASKY Airlines.
Where is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport located?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is located in Nouakchott, MR, at an elevation of 9 ft. Its IATA code is NKC and ICAO code is GQNO.