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How to get fromDubai Airport (DXB) to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane DXB - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    39h 38m
    $493–1,435

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane SHJ - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 3h
    $550–1,379

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane DXB - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 37m
    $599–1,428

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane DXB - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    46h 7m
    $635–1,478

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration28h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,138 km
  • Duration: 39h 38m

What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Timbuktu. However, you can fly to Néma Airport (EMN) then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 2, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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