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

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There are 2 ways to get from Belfast to Timbuktu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Belfast International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane BFS - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    32h 38m
    $312–776

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane DUB - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    34h 43m
    $244–849

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

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Duration19hAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,875 km
  • Duration: 32h 38m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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