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How to get fromAbuja to Nouakchottby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Abuja to Nouakchott by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane ABV - NKC
    16h 12m
    $453–1,586

  2. Drive  3,486.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Abuja to Nouakchottcar car 3,486.1 km
    2d 10h
    $132–191

  3. Bus via Nouakchott

    1. Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus bus
    2d 16h
    $189–249

  4. Taxi to Minna Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Abuja to Minna Airport (MXJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Minna Airport (MXJ) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane MXJ - NKC
    30h 47m
    $209–836

  5. Taxi to Yakubu Gowon Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Abuja to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane plane JOS - NKC
    34h 25m
    $213–841

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus bus
    2d 20h
    $151–230

  7. Bus via Lomé

    1. Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lomébus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lomé to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus bus
    3d

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,774 km
  • Duration: 16h 12m

What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Nouakchott, Mauritania?

Royal Air Maroc flies from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Nouakchott (NKC) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Abuja to Nouakchott via Abuja, Jibowu Terminal, Jibowu, Cotonou, Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 16h.

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