There are 2 ways to get from France to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane CDG - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
30h 28m$373–1,223Fly Paris Orly Airport to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane ORY - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
35h 34m$366–1,281
Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $370 - $1,300 and takes 30h 28m.
The fastest way to get from France to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 30h 28m and costs $370 - $1,300.
The distance between France and Timbuktu is 4356 km.
It takes approximately 30h 28m to get from France to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind France. It is currently 8:28 PM in France and 6:28 PM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between France and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from France to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, walk to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 14 subway to Aéroport d'Orly, walk to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Néma Airport via Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Néma Airport via Algiers, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 47m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,100
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Gao International Airport via Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Gao International Airport via Tunis, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
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