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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane ADD - TOM
    2. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    38h 33m
    $417–1,176

  2. Drive 5,989.5 km

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Timbuktucar car 5,989.5 km
    4d 15h
    $685–989

  3. Drive to Awassa Airport, fly, drive

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Awassa Airport (AWA)car car
    2. Fly from Awassa Airport (AWA) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane AWA - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 9h
    $540–1,561

  4. Drive to Dessie, fly, drive

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Dessie (DSE)car car
    2. Fly from Dessie (DSE) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane DSE - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $436–1,270

  5. Drive to Jimma Airport, fly, drive

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Jimma Airport (JIM)car car
    2. Fly from Jimma Airport (JIM) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane JIM - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $434–1,267

  6. Drive to Robe Airport, fly, drive

    1. Drive from Addis Ababa to Robe Airport (GOB)car car
    2. Fly from Robe Airport (GOB) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM)plane plane GOB - TOM
    3. Drive from Timbuktu Airport (TOM) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 13h
    $436–1,269

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Timbuktu Airport (TOM) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration31h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Timbuktu. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Timbuktu Airport (TOM), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Addis Ababa to Timbuktu in around 4d 15h.

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