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How to get fromBarcelona to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Barcelona to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane BCN - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    28h 37m
    $242–714

  2. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane BCN - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 1m
    $277–974

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,517.4 km
  • Duration: 28h 37m

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.

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