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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Timbuktu by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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

    best
    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
    $1,051–2,378

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

    cheapest
    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
    $622–1,813

  3. Taxi to Cauayan, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Trinoma to Cauayan-Airport-CYZtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cauayan (CYZ) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane CYZ - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 20h
    $1,007–2,613

  4. 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
    3d
    $802–1,753

  5. 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 2h
    $1,106–2,458

Clark International Airport (CRK) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,074Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,125.9 km
  • Duration: 2d 18h

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 Dau, take the taxi to Clark International Airport (CRK) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, 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.

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