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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane PER - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $1,057–2,587

  2. Fly Adelaide Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane ADL - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 2h
    $873–1,983

  3. Fly Perth Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane PER - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    7d 10h
    $1,087–3,332

  4. Fly Perth Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane PER - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 23h
    $922–2,082

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane SYD - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 5h
    $885–1,996

Perth Airport (PER) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration41h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,019Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,812.5 km
  • Duration: 2d 9h

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

There is no direct connection from Australia to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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