Departure guide

From check-in to gate – departing passengers.

Arrive in time for check-in → security → departures lounge → gate. Boarding usually starts ~40 minutes before departure for wide-body aircraft.

Timeline

  • T-3h: arrive for long-haul international
  • T-90m: bag drop deadline (typical)
  • T-45m: be at gate; door closes ~15m prior

At the gate

Boarding by group or zone; strollers gate-checked. Have passport ready for document checks at the door on some routes.

Illustrative content only. Schedules, fares, and rules shown here are representative. Confirm flight times in GMT (Nouakchott) with your airline; verify fees and entry rules with official sources before travel.