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2 airlines operate flights between Nouakchott and Tunis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Mauritania Airlines
• Tunisair

Flights from Nouakchott to Tunis usually depart from Nouakchott (NKC) and arrive at Tunis Carthage (TUN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Mauritania Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Tunisair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £363 return, compared with £431 via a stopover through Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Mauritania Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Nouakchott to Tunis most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 3% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Nouakchott to Tunis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £351 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £462, a difference of £111. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Medina is one of the most viewed places in Tunis on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nouakchott to Tunis:

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 13:25
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 03:45.

The flight takes about 4h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of £372. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Nouakchott to Tunis takes 4h 25m, covering 2,048 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £416 to £3,437. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nouakchott to Tunis are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £589, which is 141% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 48m, compared to 10h 56m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) and 15h 51m via Istanbul (IST).

Tunis is 1 hour ahead of Nouakchott (Central European Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• SGF Tunisia
• CAMEL
• Ok Mobility
• Hertz

Return flights from Nouakchott to Tunis range from £340 to £427, with an average of £372 over the past 12 months. Anything below £340 counts as a good deal.