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How to get fromMalta to Timbuktuby plane, car, busferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Malta to Timbuktu by plane, car, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Malta International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MLA - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    39h 31m
    $373–963

  2. Bus and ferry, bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Catania Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane CTA - GAQ
    4. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 22h
    $641–1,518

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,653.4 km
  • Duration: 39h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Malta to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 41 bus to Bombi1, Il-Floriana, walk to Valletta, take the vehicle to Pozzallo, take the taxi to Pozzallo Viale Europa, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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