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How to get fromAuckland to Timbuktuby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Timbuktu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane AKL - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 18h
    $925–2,917

  2. Fly Auckland to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane AKL - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 20h
    $850–2,777

  3. Fly Auckland to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane AKL - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 6h
    $855–2,657

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane WRE - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 16h
    $1,111–3,481

Auckland (AKL) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$893Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18,382.1 km
  • Duration: 2d 18h

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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