Nouakchott Oumtounsy Airport is an international airport serving Nouakchott, the capital and most populous city of Mauritania. The Airport, located 25 kilometers north of the city, was opened in June 2016, replacing the Nuakchott International Airport.
The port, which has a 30.000 square meter passenger terminal, has 6 jet bridges and can handle 2 million passengers per year. There is also a terminal reserved for air cargo and a VIP reception area for private jet passengers.
Mauritania Nouakchott private jet charter prices
Although Nouakchott – Oumtounsy Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Nouakchott are as follows.
| Midsize Jet | 57.150 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 65.550 EUR |
| Long Range Jet | 88.900 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
A brief history of Nuakchott Airport
The airport, designed by Omer Houessou, has been called Mauritania’s largest project since 1960. The Mauritanian Government approved the plan on October 13, 2011, and a month later the local Najah for Major Works (NMW) company began construction.
Oumtounsy Airport opened on June 23, 2016, while the 27th Arab League summit was being held. The port, which started service instead of Nouakchott International Airport, which is 25 kilometers away from the city center, was opened by the President at the time, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.
Nouakchott travel guide
Nuakchott, the capital and most populous city of Mauritania, is also the largest city in the Sahara. Safari tourism is prominent in terms of tourism. Among the places to visit in the city are the Ibn Abbas Mosque, which stands out with its architecture, Plage de Pecheurs, which is considered the most lively spot of the city, the Grand Market where handmade products of the country are sold, the National Museum of Mauritania, which reveals the history of the country, and the Saudi Mosque, the oldest religious structure of the city.
Transportation From Nouakchott Airport to the city center
There is no public transportation available from the airport to the city center. Taxis are used to reach the city center and since taxis do not have a meter, it is necessary to negotiate with the drivers.
It is possible to rent a car from private car rental offices located in the port, but what should be noted here is that there are frequent police inspections throughout the road. Although the police generally speak French, their grasp of other languages is weak, which can cause communication problems.
Passengers who want to reach the city center with their private cars can drive approximately 3,5 km via the N1 road at the airport exit, then connecting to the N3 road in the west direction, and can reach the center in about 10 minutes by following the city center sign.
