Mauritania Airlines
Mauritania’s state-owned flag carrier, operating scheduled domestic and regional African services from its main hub in Nouakchott.
About Mauritania Airlines
Mauritania Airlines is Mauritania’s state-owned flag carrier and began operations in 2010, succeeding the country’s earlier national airline. It operates scheduled passenger services under the Mauritanian identity and primarily supports links between the country’s main population centres and regional commercial capitals. Its network combines essential domestic connectivity with international routes serving West, Central and North Africa.
Nouakchott is the airline’s primary hub and the focal point of its route network, while Nouadhibou is its other important Mauritanian departure airport. Mauritania Airlines serves 10 destinations across eight countries through 20 routes. Notable international points include Abidjan, Bamako, Casablanca, Cotonou, Dakar, Brazzaville and Conakry, alongside domestic services to Nouadhibou and Zouerate.
Aircraft recorded on its routes include the Boeing 737-500 and Boeing 737-700, both narrow-body types suited to domestic and medium-range regional operations. Cabin arrangements and onboard service can vary by aircraft and route. Travellers should check the fare conditions shown during booking because baggage allowances, seat selection and flexibility may differ between ticket categories.
Mauritania Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, so passengers should not expect the alliance-wide benefits available on larger global network carriers. A clearly established proprietary frequent-flyer programme is not consistently publicised. Travellers seeking mileage credit or reciprocal privileges should confirm current partnership arrangements directly with the airline before purchasing a ticket.
The airline’s principal strength is the direct connectivity it provides between Mauritania and several important regional cities, including routes that may otherwise require a connection. Its relatively small network and fleet can, however, leave fewer alternatives when schedules change or flights are disrupted. Passengers making separate onward bookings should therefore allow generous connection time and monitor flight updates close to departure.
Good to know
Flying with Mauritania Airlines — what to expect
Check Baggage Terms
Baggage allowances may depend on the route and fare purchased. Confirm the allowance printed on your booking before arriving at the airport.
Allow Connection Time
The airline has a relatively small network, so replacement options may be limited after a disruption. Leave a generous buffer before separately ticketed onward flights.
Verify Flight Updates
Recheck departure times and terminal information with the airline or airport close to travel, especially on less frequently operated regional routes.
Regional Narrow-Body Flights
Recorded services use Boeing 737-family aircraft designed for short- and medium-haul flying. Cabin layouts and available amenities can vary by aircraft.
Keep Documents Ready
Several routes cross international borders within Africa. Check passport, visa, transit and health-document requirements for every country on the itinerary.
Network overview
Where Mauritania Airlines flies
Mauritania Airlines operates 20 routes to 10 destinations across 8 countries, its longest sector reaching Casablanca to Nouakchott (1,891 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Mauritania Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Casablanca → Nouakchott
1,891 km · CMN → NKC
The longest sector in the Mauritania Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Mauritania Airlines
Notable destinations on Mauritania Airlines's network.
L6NouakchottdirectL6NouadhiboudirectL6AbidjandirectL6BamakodirectL6CasablancadirectL6CotonoudirectL6DakardirectL6BrazzavilledirectL6ConakrydirectL6ZoueratedirectDestination list is indicative of Mauritania Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Mauritania Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Mauritania Airlines’ primary hub is Nouakchott, its busiest departure point. Nouadhibou is another important base within its domestic network.
- Fares are often lower when booked ahead and outside major holidays or peak travel periods. Compare nearby dates and avoid waiting until the final days before departure on routes with limited frequencies.
- Mauritania Airlines serves exactly 10 destinations across eight countries, operating 20 routes.
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- Its busiest departure hubs, ranked by the number of routes, are Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, Abidjan, Bamako and Casablanca.
- Mauritania Airlines flies within Mauritania and to regional cities including Abidjan, Bamako, Casablanca, Cotonou, Dakar, Brazzaville and Conakry. Domestic destinations include Nouakchott, Nouadhibou and Zouerate.
- The longest route is Casablanca to Nouakchott, covering about 1,891 km nonstop.
- Carry-on limits can vary by fare and route, and a consistently published universal size should not be assumed. Check the baggage conditions on your ticket or confirm them directly with Mauritania Airlines before departure.