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How to get fromFrance to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from France to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORY - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    34h 8m
    $444–1,376

  2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane TLS - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    33h 15m
    $374–1,179

Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,056.6 km
  • Duration: 34h 8m

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 line 14 subway to Aéroport d'Orly, walk to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aéroport, walk to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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