There are 2 ways to get from Rome to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane FCO - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
30h 45m$359–936Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane FCO - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
35h 9m$309–1,041
Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $350 - $950 and takes 30h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 30h 45m and costs $350 - $950.
The distance between Rome and Timbuktu is 4009 km.
It takes approximately 30h 45m to get from Rome to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 9:36 AM in Rome and 8:36 AM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Rome to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Néma Airport via Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Néma Airport via Algiers, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $270–800
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–950
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