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How to get fromIstanbul to Timbuktuby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane IST - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    32h 15m
    $352–1,062

  2. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane IST - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    43h 44m
    $407–1,172

Istanbul (IST) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,054.2 km
  • Duration: 32h 15m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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