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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Timbuktu by plane, car, or shuttle

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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
    42h 5m
    $491–1,512

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane AUH - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 1h
    $441–1,123

  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
    38h 4m
    $596–1,472

  4. 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 4h
    $600–1,479

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration28h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,152.9 km
  • Duration: 42h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Timbuktu. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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