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How to get fromParis to Timbuktuby plane or car

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

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  1. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Timbuktu Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane ORY - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 33m
    $511–1,644

  2. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane CDG - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    30h 22m
    $373–1,223

  3. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane ORY - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    35h 29m
    $374–1,279

Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration27h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,817.7 km
  • Duration: 35h 33m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Paris to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 14 subway to Aéroport d'Orly, walk to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, walk to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.

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