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How to get fromAlgiers to Timbuktuby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane ALG - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    28h 45m
    $435–1,230

  2. Drive  2,873.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Algiers to Timbuktucar car 2,873.4 km
    2d 13h
    $388–561

  3. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ALG - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    45h 29m
    $455–1,385

Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,099.6 km
  • Duration: 28h 45m

What companies run services between Algiers, Algeria and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Algiers to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 1 subway to 1er Mai, walk to Place du 1er Mai, take the bus to Algiers Airport, walk to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Algiers to Timbuktu in around 2d 13h.

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