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How to get fromLondon to Timbuktuby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LHR - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 29m
    $395–1,352

  2. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LHR - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 11h
    $390–1,412

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,558.9 km
  • Duration: 29h 29m

What companies run services between London, England and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from London to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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