There are 3 ways to get from Tanzania to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane DAR - TOM
- Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar
36h 8m$369–894Drive 7,053.4 km
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Timbuktucar 7,053.4 km
5d 14h$876–1,266Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, drive
- Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane ZNZ - TOM
- Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar
40h 24m$371–862
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $370 - $900 and takes 40h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 36h 8m and costs $360 - $900.
The distance between Tanzania and Timbuktu is 5636 km. The road distance is 7053.4 km.
It takes approximately 36h 8m to get from Tanzania to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 3h behind Tanzania. It is currently 12:33 AM in Tanzania and 9:33 PM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Timbuktu is 7053 km. It takes approximately 5 days 14h to drive from Tanzania to Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Tanzania and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Tanzania to Timbuktu. However, you can take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Dar es Salaam to Timbuktu in around 5d 14h.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Addis Ababa, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Lagos, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–850
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Addis Ababa, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
Flights from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Timbuktu Airport via Julius Nyerere International Airport, Lagos, Bamako, Mopti
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 5m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–850
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