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
2d 21h$542–1,812Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- 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 10h$537–1,872
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 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 21h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 2 days 10h and costs $500 - $1,900.
The distance between Minneapolis and Timbuktu is 9019 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 21h to get from Minneapolis to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 5h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 12:25 PM in Minneapolis and 5:25 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 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
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport via Montreal, Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,300
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gao International Airport via New York JFK, Blaise Diagne, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 28m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,800
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Néma Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 9h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Néma Airport via New York JFK, Blaise Diagne, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 14h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,700
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