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How to get fromNouakchott to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nouakchott to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Timbuktu Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane NKC - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    11h 56m
    $638–1,454

  2. Drive  1,693.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nouakchott to Timbuktucar car 1,693.5 km
    27h 26m
    $194–280

  3. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nouakchott (NKC) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane NKC - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    13h 52m
    $496–1,429

Nouakchott (NKC) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,511.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Nouakchott to Timbuktu. However, you can take the taxi to Nouakchott (NKC) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Nouakchott to Timbuktu in around 27h 26m.

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