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There are 6 ways to get from London to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    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
    3d 9h
    $400–1,327

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane STN - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    44h 13m
    $358–1,121

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Néma Airport, drive

    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
    $400–1,372

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LGW - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    30h 47m
    $361–1,162

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane LGW - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 11m
    $361–1,217

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane STN - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 6h
    $403–1,166

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,359.2 km
  • Duration: 3d 9h

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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, 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.

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