Nouakchott (NKC) to Istanbul (IST) flights
An economy award from Nouakchott (NKC) to Istanbul (IST) starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65. One airline flies nonstop from Nouakchott (NKC) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 3,068 miles (4,938 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tunis, Algiers and Casablanca and more.
How many miles NKC to IST costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 25,000–55,000 | $65–530 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $43–108 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $35–480 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 30,000 | $40–105 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $109.80–524.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 55,000 | $35–480 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NKC to IST
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book NKC to IST with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
NKC to IST with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tunis (TUN)Tunisair the whole wayL6TUTUBJ
- Via Algiers (ALG)Air Algerie the whole wayAHAH
- Via Casablanca (CMN)Royal Air Maroc the whole way
L6 - Via Dakar (DSS)Mauritania Airlines and Air Senegal, then Turkish AirlinesL6HC
- Via Banjul (BJL)Turkish Airlines the whole wayKP
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Conakry (CKY)Air France and ASKY Airlines, then Turkish AirlinesKP
NKC to IST: common questions
How many miles does NKC to IST cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (30,000), ANA Mileage Club (30,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NKC to IST?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Nouakchott (NKC) to Istanbul (IST).
How far is Nouakchott from Istanbul by plane?
Nouakchott (NKC) and Istanbul (IST) are 3,068 miles (4,938 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NKC to IST award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nouakchott and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Tunis (TUN), Algiers (ALG), Casablanca (CMN), Dakar (DSS) and Banjul (BJL). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Tunisair through Tunis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.