Cheap flights from Nouakchott to Edinburgh from £220

Cheap flights from Nouakchott to Edinburgh from £220

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1 stop
Tue, May 12
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£220
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£234
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2 stops
Fri, May 15
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£238
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2 stops
Wed, May 13
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£253
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2 stops
Fri, May 15
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£281
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2 stops
Sat, May 16
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£284
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1 stop
Tue, May 12 – Thu, May 14
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£507
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Tue, May 12 – Sat, May 16
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£519
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2 stops
Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£532
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1 stop
Tue, May 12 – Fri, May 15
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£541
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2 stops
Wed, May 13 – Sat, May 16
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£552
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Wed, May 13 – Fri, May 15
Nouakchott NKCEdinburgh EDI
£574
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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£220

Cheapest round-trip

£507

Average round-trip

£555

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center

Fastest options: Airlink 100 express bus and tram. Best value: Lothian Buses and tram.

Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 13 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including tram, express bus, local bus, taxi, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Edinburgh Tram provides a direct link to the city center and connects to the main railway station. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-35 min

£7-£7.50 (single fare; return available)

every 7–10 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Princes Street

25-35 min

£5.50-£6 (single fare; return available)

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

Waverley Station direct

35-50 min

£2-£2.20 (standard bus fare)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

£25-£40 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

20-40 min

£18-£35 (varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-35 min

£40-£70 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

£30-£80 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Edinburgh Tram runs directly from the airport to York Place via Haymarket and Princes Street.
  • Airlink 100 operates 24 hours with reduced night service; Skylink buses offer cheaper fares with more stops.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Edinburgh

Depart from
Nouakchott International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

Check-in for a flight from Nouakchott to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Mauritania Airlines InternationalMAIL6No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Edinburgh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C1°C
February6°C2°C
March8°C2°C
April11°C3°C
May13°C6°C
June16°C8°C
July18°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September15°C9°C
October12°C7°C
November8°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
15°C4°C
3 May
75%
14°C9°C
Monday
27 Apr
86%
15°C6°C
4 May
15°C7°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
13°C7°C
5 May
16°C7°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
14°C6°C
6 May
14°C7°C
Thursday
30 Apr
14°C5°C
7 May
78%
13°C8°C
Friday
1 May
15°C7°C
8 May
86%
17°C10°C
Saturday
2 May
87%
12°C8°C
9 May
83%
10°C10°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines International, and Turkish Airlines. Nouakchott and Edinburgh have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Bamburgh Castle, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and Stirling.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Nouakchott?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nouakchott and London, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Lahore, Casablanca, Islamabad, Jeddah, Dakar, Madrid, Dhaka, Algiers, Medina, Tunis, Riyadh, Seville, Kuwait City, Colombo, Malta, Miami, Toulouse.
What are the most popular routes to and from Edinburgh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Edinburgh and London, Belfast, Bournemouth, Dublin, Athens, Istanbul, Tirana, Düsseldorf, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Marrakesh, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Bucharest, Warsaw, Chișinău, Tel Aviv, New York, Newquay.
What airports are near Nouakchott?
The main airport in Nouakchott is Nouakchott International. It is also served by Nouakchott International.
What airports are near Edinburgh?
The main airport in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
Which airlines fly between Nouakchott and Edinburgh?
Currently, you can fly between Nouakchott and Edinburgh with Ryanair, easyJet, Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines International, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Nouakchott and Edinburgh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nouakchott and Edinburgh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Nouakchott and Edinburgh?
Traveling between Nouakchott and Edinburgh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Nouakchott?
There are a number of airports in and around Nouakchott. The main one is Nouakchott International and other nearby airports include Nouakchott International
How many airports are there near Edinburgh?
There are a number of airports in and around Edinburgh. The main one is Edinburgh Airport and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow, Newcastle, Glasgow Prestwick, Inverness, Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Dundee.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nouakchott and Edinburgh depart?
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