There are 2 ways to get from Barcelona to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane BCN - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
28h 37m$277–935Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane BCN - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
33h 1m$267–940
Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $260 - $950 and takes 33h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 28h 37m and costs $270 - $950.
The distance between Barcelona and Timbuktu is 3517 km.
It takes approximately 28h 37m to get from Barcelona to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 5:46 AM in Barcelona and 4:46 AM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Barcelona to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to El Prat Aeroport, walk to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Néma Airport via Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 36m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
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