There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane MSP - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
2d 8h$527–1,787Fly to Néma Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane MSP - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
4d 20h$587–2,132Fly to Mopti Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane MSP - MZI
- Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
2d 15h$822–2,382
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $500 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 2 days 8h and costs $500 - $1,800.
The distance between Minneapolis and Timbuktu is 9418 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 8h to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 6h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 8:19 AM in Minneapolis and 2:19 PM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Timbuktu. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport via New York JFK, Blaise Diagne, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 1m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport via Montreal, Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Mopti Airport via Toronto, Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Mopti Airport via Washington Dulles, Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,200
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Néma Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 4d 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
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