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If you consider the most practical method for going to Ouagadougou Airport, which is 1.5 kilometers far from the city center, you can use the taxis. You can go to the taxi stations at the most central corners of the city and learn the prices or you can call a taxi to wherever you are. Another option is to rent a car. Transportation from the city center of Ouagadougou to the airport takes maximum 5 minutes.

Taxi

Frequently preferred by the domestic and foreign tourist for transportation inside the city, taxis are quite economical for transportation to the airport as well. It is possible to reach Ouagadougou Airport by a taxi from the city center by paying approximately 500 West African CFA Francs. If you come across the private taxis, most of them may demand 1000 Francs; therefore, do not forget to bargain. You can reach the airport within 3-5 minutes.

Car Rental

Even though alternatives are limited at Ouagadougou Airport, it is possible for you to encounter more local and global car rental companies in the city center. Renting a car may not be beneficial, because the city center is at a distance of only 3 minutes from Ouagadougou Airport by driving. If you are planning to stay in the city for a long time, we recommend you to make use of car rental services. You can reach Ouagadougou Airport in 3-4 minutes with the vehicle you are going to rent from the city center.

Airport Information

Constructed in 1960s, Ouagadougou Airport is located in the capital city of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. Ouagadougou Airport, which lie approximately 1.5 kilometers southeastern of the city center, covers an area of 426 hectares in total. ASKY Airlines, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Tunisair, Ethiopian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Burkina and Air Algérie are some of the other airline companies that execute direct flights to Ouagadougou Airport, where there are also direct flights of the Turkish Airlines from Conakry, Freetown-Lungi and İstanbul Atatürk Airport.

Nouakchott is the capital of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. City is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast of this northwest African country neighboring Senegal, Mali and Algeria. Pescheus Beach is not only the most beautiful beach of Nouakchott but also the country. Fishing, iron mining and date palm production are the most important commercial activities in the city.

Safari tourism is also common in the city and it is one of the greatest pleasures of the visitors. Asphalt roads are not common in Nouakchott, which is a desert town. There is also a train route which is used mainly for intercity and commercial transportation. Public transport is provided by small, crowded and old minibuses or by buses, but it is not highly recommended for the tourists because of security reasons.

You can find a taxi in the city center. There is no taximeter in the taxi, so you should agree on the place and the fare before starting your trip. You can bargain. You should ask for a taxi from your hotel or from someone you know, if possible, in order not to be misled about both your safety and the fare.

Car rental is the most preferred transportation method for tourists in Nouakchott. By renting a car you can both go to the city easily and do safari tour. Since most of the roads are not paved, even if you do not enter the desert, you have to pass through the dune roads. For this reason, 4x4 style vehicles are the most preferred. It is recommended that you choose an international car rental company instead of local companies. You may encounter stolen cars with European plates at local companies and you may have problems later. You should remember that if you rent a car you will often encounter police control and asked a lot of questions.

Speaking French would help you in the city. However, if you have an information form that you have prepared beforehand, you can get over these checks easier. This form, which you can find on the internet or you can prepare yourself, should include passport information, visa information and information about the car that you use. The car rental company can help you with this; preparing multiple forms in French or local language would facilitate the process.

Nouakchott International Airport is just 4 kilometers from the city center. There is no public transport service from the airport to the city center. However, you can reach the city center quickly and easily by taxi or renting a car.

Taxi

If you do not intend to rent a car and you do not have someone to pick you up from the airport, you can get to the city center by taxi. You should remember that there are no taximeters in the taxis and that you will have to negotiate the fare in advance. By taxi you can reach the city center from the airport in only 10 minutes.

Car Rental

Renting a car is very common in Nouakchott, because public transport is not a preferred means of transportation by tourists and there are no taximeters in taxis. You can rent a car at the airport. However, it is recommended that you do this on the internet with an international company before coming to town.

Approximately 3.5 kilometers after taking the N1 road at the airport exit, you will encounter a turn. Here you should take the N3 road at the west direction of the turn and follow the city center sign. After about 400 meters you can reach the city center. The journey takes about 10 minutes.