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How to get fromManila to Timbuktuby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Timbuktu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MNL - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $577–1,833

  2. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane CRK - GAQ
    3. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 18h
    $861–2,093

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane MNL - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $622–1,483

  4. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane CRK - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 3h
    $826–2,188

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,989.8 km
  • Duration: 2d 9h

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

There is no direct connection from Manila to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to NAIA Terminal 2, walk to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dau, take the taxi to Clark International Airport (CRK) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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