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How to get fromAuckland to Timbuktuby plane, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Timbuktu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Gao International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane AKL - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 22h
    $800–2,677
  2. Fly Auckland to Mopti, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mopti (MZI)plane plane AKL - MZI
    2. Drive from Mopti (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 9h
    $755–2,557
  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Mopti, drive

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Mopti (MZI)plane plane WRE - MZI
    3. Drive from Mopti (MZI) to Timbuktucar car
    3d 19h
    $855–2,885

Auckland (AKL) to Gao International Airport (GAQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$753Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Mopti (MZI), then drive to Timbuktu.

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