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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 Istanbul to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane IST - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    32h
    $372–1,062

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane SAW - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 6h
    $337–872

Istanbul (IST) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration20h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,054.2 km
  • Duration: 32h

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 Ayrilikcesme, take the train to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, walk to Sabiha-Gokcen-Airport-SAW airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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