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How to get fromMelbourne to Timbuktuby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane MEL - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 5h
    $819–1,569

  2. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane MEB - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    5d 16h
    $954–2,254

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Mopti Airport (MZI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,934 km
  • Duration: 3d 5h

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 59 vehicle to Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51, walk to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) airport, fly to Mopti Airport (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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