Airport
Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB)
Nouadhibou International Airport serves the city of Nouadhibou and the surrounding Dakhlet Nouadhibou region, Mauritania's main Atlantic port and commercial hub. Compare transfer options to the city centre, the port area, Cansado and nearby coastal destinations, with onward connections to Nouakchott and Gran Canaria.
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About Nouadhibou International Airport
Nouadhibou International Airport is the main airport serving Nouadhibou, Mauritania's second-largest city and principal Atlantic port, in the Dakhlet Nouadhibou region. It plays a key role in connecting this commercial and fishing hub with the capital Nouakchott and other destinations.
The airport lies close to the city centre, on the northeast edge of Nouadhibou. It has a single passenger terminal and one paved runway, and it handles both domestic services and international connections, including flights to the Canary Islands.
The airport has undergone runway rehabilitation and infrastructure improvements to strengthen safety and operational capacity, supporting the region's role in trade, fisheries and tourism.
Ground transportation from the airport is short: taxis, private transfers and rental cars provide connections to hotels, the port, and the surrounding coastal area. Its compact layout makes onward travel from the terminal relatively straightforward.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Nouadhibou International Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving both domestic and international flights. Domestic services link Nouadhibou with Nouakchott and Zouerate, while international connections include the Canary Islands.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Nouadhibou International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Nouadhibou International Airport to hotels, the port, business locations and other destinations across the city and Dakhlet Nouadhibou region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, port visits or journeys around Nouadhibou.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Nouadhibou International Airport for independent travel around the city and onward journeys along the coast and region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Nouadhibou International Airport, hotels, the port and other destinations.
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