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How to get fromMadrid to Timbuktuby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MAD - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    28h 33m
    $261–911

  2. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MAD - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    34h 27m
    $256–921

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration19h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,301.2 km
  • Duration: 28h 33m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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