Travelling from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Nouakchott and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria share the UTC+0 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are ten Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, pick the 00:05 Binter Canarias flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:45 with Binter Canarias.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your NKC to LPA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (and then seeing more of Spain!) is a breeze with Mauritania Airlines International. This popular airline offers direct flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Mauritania Airlines International.
Among carriers operating NKC to LPA flights, Binter Canarias leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. Mohamed V International Airport is a popular stopover on the NKC to LPA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Right now, $489 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $705. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NKC to LPA.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NKC to LPA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport.
Handy information about Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
58.12% of flights departing from Nouakchott International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Nouakchott International Airport from central Nouakchott, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
If you're getting in on a late Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LPA:
Pick up a Gran Canaria Airport rental car and discover Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Orlando are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Gran Canaria Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria Airport to the centre of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in April.
Lock in your flight from Nouakchott International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport for August if you want to explore Las Palmas de Gran Canaria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NKC to LPA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. About 14 kilometres south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a trip to Telde will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Casa Museo Leon y Castillo, Basilica of San Juan Bautista and CanEducAm - Patrimonio y Sostenibilidad.
Around 121 kilometres west of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arona is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Parque Santiago 6, Monkey Park and Casablanca.