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How to get fromIquitos to Timbuktuby ferry, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Iquitos to Timbuktu by ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Tabatingaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LET - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    5d 9h
    $629–1,969

  2. Ferry, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Iquitos to Tabatingaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane LET - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 23h
    $709–1,909

Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration4d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,350.4 km
  • Duration: 5d 9h

What companies run services between Iquitos, Peru and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Iquitos to Timbuktu. However, you can take the ferry to Tabatinga, drive to Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Tabatinga, drive to Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (LET) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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