There are 2 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 51m$305–830Fly to Mopti, drive
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mopti (MZI)plane ATH - MZI
- Drive from Mopti (MZI) to Timbuktucar
2d 2h$340–1,010
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 $300 - $850 and takes 45h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 45h 51m and costs $300 - $850.
The distance between Athens and Timbuktu is 3814 km.
It takes approximately 45h 51m to get from Athens to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 12:55 AM in Athens and 10:55 PM 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 Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Mopti (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
Flights from Athens International Airport to Mopti via Istanbul, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 46m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
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