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How to get fromTimbuktu to Longyearbyenby car or plane

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

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  1. Drive to Timbuktu Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Timbuktu to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)car car
    2. Fly from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane TOM - LYR
    2d 6h
    $1,034–2,644

  2. Drive to Néma Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Timbuktu to Néma Airport (EMN)car car
    2. Fly from Néma Airport (EMN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EMN - LYR
    2d 11h
    $571–1,712

  3. Drive to Gao International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Timbuktu to Gao International Airport (GAQ)car car
    2. Fly from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GAQ - LYR
    3d 11h
    $909–2,680

Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,124.1 km
  • Duration: 2d 6h

What companies run services between Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali and Longyearbyen, SJ?

There is no direct connection from Timbuktu to Longyearbyen. However, you can drive to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen. Alternatively, you can drive to Néma Airport (EMN) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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