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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MAN - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 30m
    $335–820

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MAN - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $400–1,280

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane LHR - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    32h 11m
    $547–1,596

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,738.6 km
  • Duration: 29h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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