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How to get fromCairo to Timbuktuby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Timbuktu by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Néma Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Néma Airport (EMN)planeCAI - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar
    37h 20m
    $376–1,046
  2. Fly to Gao International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)planeCAI - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar
    44h 24m
    $356–1,021
  3. Drive 4,902 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Timbuktucar4,902 km
    3d 5h
    $561–810

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 line 3 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 5h.

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