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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Timbuktu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Cairns to Timbuktu Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane CNS - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 14h
    $999–2,233

  2. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane CTN - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    7d 3h
    $995–2,206

  3. Fly Cairns to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane CNS - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    6d 18h
    $1,037–2,294

Cairns (CNS) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$972Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,001 km
  • Duration: 2d 14h

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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