Nouakchott to Istanbul (NKC-IST): nonstop upgrade & award space

Turkish Airlines flies the NKC to IST nonstop about 4 times a week. With Turkish Airlines flying most of the schedule, the long-haul premium cabin opens when that one carrier decides it does, which is why the calendar matters more than the search. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines across every NKC to IST date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed September 6, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Nouakchott to Istanbul flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for NKC to IST, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

Scheduled nonstop departures from Nouakchott (NKC) to Istanbul (IST)
Date	Flight	Airline	Departs NKC	Arrives IST	Duration	Aircraft
Wed, Sep 9	TK 571	Turkish Airlines	09:30	19:15	6h 45m	333
Thu, Sep 10	TK 584	Turkish Airlines	19:45	05:25	6h 40m	7M8
Sun, Sep 13	TK 586	Turkish Airlines	13:30	23:15	6h 45m	7M8
Mon, Sep 14	TK 571	Turkish Airlines	09:30	19:15	6h 45m	333
Wed, Sep 16	TK 571	Turkish Airlines	09:30	19:15	6h 45m	333
Thu, Sep 17	TK 584	Turkish Airlines	19:45	05:25	6h 40m	7M8
Sun, Sep 20	TK 586	Turkish Airlines	13:30	23:15	6h 45m	7M8

Showing all 7 scheduled NKC to IST departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on NKC to IST departures

2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for Nouakchott to Istanbul to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each NKC to IST departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Nouakchott to Istanbul nonstop

Carriers operating NKC to IST nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about NKC to IST

How far is Istanbul from Nouakchott?

NKC to IST covers about 3,068 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.

Which airlines fly nonstop from NKC to IST?

Turkish Airlines is currently the only airline flying NKC to IST nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on Turkish Airlines.

How many flights a week are there from NKC to IST?

About 4 nonstop flights a week run between Nouakchott and Istanbul in the current schedule, operated by Turkish Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.

What time do flights from NKC to IST depart?

Scheduled NKC to IST nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 09:30 and 19:45, local time at Nouakchott. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.

How do I check upgrade or award availability on NKC to IST?

Open the NKC to IST route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on Turkish Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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