There are 2 ways to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane MSP - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
4d 4h$522–1,712Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
- 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 3h$597–1,672
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Néma Airport (EMN) 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 4 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 2 days 3h and costs $550 - $1,700.
The distance between Minneapolis and Timbuktu is 9019 km.
It takes approximately 4 days 4h to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 5h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 12:52 AM in Minneapolis and 5:52 AM 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 Néma Airport (EMN), 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 Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.
- 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
- $550–2,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Néma Airport via New York JFK, Blaise Diagne, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 17h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport via Montreal, Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport via New York JFK, Blaise Diagne, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport via Montreal, Blaise Diagne, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
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