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)CAI - EMN
- Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktu
37h 20m$376–1,046Fly to Gao International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)CAI - GAQ
- Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktu
44h 24m$356–1,021Drive 4,902 km
- Drive from Cairo to Timbuktu4,902 km
3d 5h$561–810
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which costs $350 - $1,100 and takes 44h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Timbuktu is to fly and drive which takes 37h 20m and costs $370 - $1,100.
The distance between Cairo and Timbuktu is 4812 km. The road distance is 4902 km.
It takes approximately 37h 20m to get from Cairo to Timbuktu, including transfers.
Timbuktu is 2h behind Cairo. It is currently 3:31 PM in Cairo and 1:31 PM in Timbuktu.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Timbuktu is 4902 km. It takes approximately 3 days 5h 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 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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- Website
- mauritaniaairlines.mr
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Algiers, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Istanbul, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Néma Airport via Casablanca, Nouakchott
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–950
- Website
- flyskymali.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Gao International Airport via Algiers, Niamey
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Gao International Airport via Abidjan, Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $310–950
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