There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Timbuktu by plane or car
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Fly to Néma Airport, drive
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane CAI - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
35h 13m$441–1,211Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane CAI - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
45h 11m$436–1,471Drive 4,909.8 km
- Drive from Cairo to Timbuktucar 4,909.8 km
3d 3h$562–811
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Timbuktu is to drive which costs $550 - $850 and takes 3 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 35h 13m and costs $440 - $1,300.
The distance between Cairo and Timbuktu is 4850 km. The road distance is 4909.8 km.
It takes approximately 35h 13m to get from Cairo to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 3h behind Cairo. It is currently 1:10 PM in Cairo and 10:10 AM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Timbuktu is 4910 km. It takes approximately 3 days 3h to drive from Cairo to Timbuktu.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?
There is no direct connection from Cairo to Timbuktu. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Timbuktu in around 3d 3h.
- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Algiers, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Istanbul, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,200
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Gao International Airport via Casablanca, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
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