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How to get fromAbidjan to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Abidjan to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Timbuktu Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane ABJ - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    16h 26m
    $432–1,135

  2. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ABJ - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 57m
    $155–620

  3. Drive  1,721.6 km

    1. Drive from Abidjan to Timbuktucar car 1,721.6 km
    28h 20m
    $197–285

Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,500.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 26m

What companies run services between Abidjan, Ivory Coast and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Abidjan to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Terminus Aeroport, walk to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Abidjan to Timbuktu in around 28h 20m.

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