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There are 3 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane GIG - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 5h
    $696–1,471

  2. Fly Santos Dumont Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane SDU - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 1h
    $741–2,073

  3. Fly Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Mopti Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane plane GIG - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    5d 15h
    $701–1,551

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$654Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,834.7 km
  • Duration: 3d 5h

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ) then drive to Timbuktu.

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