There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane ATH - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
45h 32m$355–930Fly to Néma Airport, drive
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane ATH - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
2d 2h$450–1,220Fly to Mopti Airport, drive
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mopti Airport (MZI)plane ATH - MZI
- Drive from Mopti Airport (MZI) to Timbuktucar
2d 1h$410–1,260
Athens International Airport (ATH) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $350 - $950 and takes 45h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 45h 32m and costs $350 - $950.
The distance between Athens and Timbuktu is 3813 km.
It takes approximately 45h 32m to get from Athens to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 3h behind Athens. It is currently 9:50 AM in Athens and 6:50 AM in Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Athens to Timbuktu. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
Flights from Athens International Airport to Mopti Airport via Istanbul, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 53m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Néma Airport via Tunis, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
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