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There are 4 ways to get from Kano to Gao by car or plane

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  1. Drive  1,317.9 km

    best
    1. Drive from Kano to Gaocar car 1,317.9 km
    19h 48m
    $151–218

  2. Drive to Zinder Airport, fly to Niamey, drive

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kano to Zinder Airport (ZND)car car
    2. Fly from Zinder Airport (ZND) to Niamey (NIM)plane plane ZND - NIM
    3. Drive from Niamey (NIM) to Gaocar car
    12h 12m
    $139–568

  3. Fly Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Gao International Airport

    1. Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane KAN - GAQ
    17h 38m
    $660–1,713

  4. Fly Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Niamey, drive

    1. Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Niamey (NIM)plane plane KAN - NIM
    2. Drive from Niamey (NIM) to Gaocar car
    16h 22m
    $1,001–2,276

Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$647Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,317.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 48m

What companies run services between Kano, Nigeria and Gao, Mali?

Air Peace and Sky Mali fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) twice a week.

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