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How to get fromTripoli to Timbuktuby car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Tripoli to Timbuktu by car or plane

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  1. Drive 3,117.9 km

    best
    1. Drive from Tripoli to Timbuktucar car 3,117.9 km
    2d 10h
    $357–515

  2. Fly to Timbuktu Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane MJI - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    3d
    $297–1,140

  3. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane MJI - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    29h 4m
    $555–1,515

  4. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane MJI - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 14h
    $340–1,175

Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$278Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,117.9 km
  • Duration: 2d 10h

What companies run services between Tripoli, Libya and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

You can drive from Tripoli to Timbuktu in around 2d 10h.

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