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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 to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MEL - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $890–1,830

  2. Fly to Mopti Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    $770–2,070

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration47h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$778Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,060.2 km
  • Duration: 2d 10h

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 Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, 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.

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